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 | $52.68 | 7.215% | $56.4809 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.45 | 7.201% | $239.5406 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
Purchase #3 | $93.47 | 7.717% | $100.6831 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #4 | $117.38 | 7.406% | $126.0732 | $126.07 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
Purchase #5 | $223.79 | 6.161% | $237.5777 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
Purchase #6 | $224.73 | 8.350% | $243.495 | $243.50 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #7 | $215.81 | 9.540% | $236.3983 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,151.31 | $1,240.2488 | $1,240.25 | $1,240.30 | $1,240.30 |