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 | $38.61 | 7.596% | $41.5428 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.83 | 5.353% | $154.6898 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #3 | $247.45 | 4.676% | $259.0208 | $259.02 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
Purchase #4 | $185.42 | 4.362% | $193.508 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
Purchase #5 | $211.41 | 3.416% | $218.6318 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
Purchase #6 | $123.41 | 12.260% | $138.5401 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
Purchase #7 | $73.57 | 6.690% | $78.4918 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.70 | $1,084.4251 | $1,084.42 | $1,084.45 | $1,084.30 |