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 | $49.85 | 5.237% | $52.4606 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.87 | 12.314% | $179.5564 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #3 | $149.93 | 7.128% | $160.617 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $245.52 | 4.359% | $256.2222 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
Purchase #5 | $139.59 | 7.830% | $150.5199 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #6 | $207.46 | 4.304% | $216.3891 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #7 | $25.61 | 3.343% | $26.4661 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.83 | $1,042.2313 | $1,042.24 | $1,042.15 | $1,042.30 |