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 | $48.73 | 5.629% | $51.473 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.86 | 12.561% | $272.24 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
Purchase #3 | $129.70 | 4.833% | $135.9684 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
Purchase #4 | $145.28 | 11.390% | $161.8274 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
Purchase #5 | $94.83 | 9.727% | $104.0541 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
Purchase #6 | $11.88 | 4.654% | $12.4329 | $12.43 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
Purchase #7 | $189.69 | 10.793% | $210.1632 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $861.97 | $948.1590 | $948.15 | $948.15 | $948.20 |