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 | $50.62 | 3.486% | $52.3846 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $199.40 | 5.404% | $210.1756 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #3 | $93.28 | 5.723% | $98.6184 | $98.62 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
Purchase #4 | $142.45 | 6.662% | $151.94 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
Purchase #5 | $218.26 | 3.366% | $225.6066 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #6 | $92.58 | 8.715% | $100.6483 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.54 | 8.862% | $264.0339 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.13 | $1,103.4074 | $1,103.41 | $1,103.45 | $1,103.30 |