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 | $50.56 | 3.861% | $52.5121 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.61 | 9.626% | $130.0274 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
Purchase #3 | $185.32 | 10.800% | $205.3346 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
Purchase #4 | $145.30 | 7.794% | $156.6247 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
Purchase #5 | $241.91 | 10.717% | $267.8355 | $267.84 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
Purchase #6 | $137.27 | 5.874% | $145.3332 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
Purchase #7 | $225.86 | 6.638% | $240.8526 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.83 | $1,198.5201 | $1,198.51 | $1,198.55 | $1,198.40 |