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 | $46.78 | 10.107% | $51.5081 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.45 | 10.488% | $271.1928 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
Purchase #3 | $231.71 | 3.522% | $239.8708 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
Purchase #4 | $225.92 | 7.781% | $243.4988 | $243.50 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #5 | $34.28 | 12.799% | $38.6675 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
Purchase #6 | $205.83 | 4.793% | $215.6954 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
Purchase #7 | $71.64 | 12.845% | $80.8422 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.61 | $1,141.2756 | $1,141.28 | $1,141.25 | $1,141.30 |