Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $45.85 | 5.152% | $48.2122 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #2 | $206.41 | 5.294% | $217.3373 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
Purchase #3 | $250.37 | 7.105% | $268.1588 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
Purchase #4 | $177.93 | 12.179% | $199.6001 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
Purchase #5 | $241.25 | 13.838% | $274.6342 | $274.63 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.95 | 4.672% | $174.7499 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #7 | $103.57 | 3.841% | $107.5481 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,192.33 | $1,290.2406 | $1,290.24 | $1,290.25 | $1,290.10 |