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 | $248.44 | 9.668% | $272.4592 | $272.46 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.59 | 4.830% | $104.4002 | $104.40 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
Purchase #3 | $117.42 | 13.651% | $133.449 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
Purchase #4 | $246.31 | 12.602% | $277.35 | $277.35 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
Purchase #5 | $55.43 | 8.194% | $59.9719 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
Purchase #6 | $177.52 | 6.166% | $188.4659 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $47.62 | 12.127% | $53.3949 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.33 | $1,089.4911 | $1,089.49 | $1,089.45 | $1,089.60 |