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 | $45.50 | 8.505% | $49.3698 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $171.30 | 6.481% | $182.402 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
Purchase #3 | $196.27 | 12.457% | $220.7194 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
Purchase #4 | $236.51 | 11.726% | $264.2432 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
Purchase #5 | $134.81 | 7.556% | $144.9962 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #6 | $165.48 | 11.856% | $185.0993 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #7 | $37.68 | 13.381% | $42.722 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.55 | $1,089.5519 | $1,089.55 | $1,089.50 | $1,089.50 |