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 | $49.56 | 5.859% | $52.4637 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.58 | 8.560% | $263.3448 | $263.34 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
Purchase #3 | $243.92 | 6.563% | $259.9285 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
Purchase #4 | $87.51 | 11.641% | $97.697 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #5 | $237.76 | 6.296% | $252.7294 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
Purchase #6 | $37.89 | 3.662% | $39.2775 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #7 | $121.59 | 6.666% | $129.6952 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.81 | $1,095.1361 | $1,095.14 | $1,095.20 | $1,095.10 |