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 | $44.90 | 8.672% | $48.7937 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
Purchase #2 | $92.84 | 7.136% | $99.4651 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #3 | $204.96 | 8.242% | $221.8528 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
Purchase #4 | $181.62 | 8.450% | $196.9669 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
Purchase #5 | $153.93 | 5.514% | $162.4177 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #6 | $238.79 | 4.706% | $250.0275 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $149.62 | 10.515% | $165.3525 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.66 | $1,144.8762 | $1,144.88 | $1,144.85 | $1,145.00 |