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 | $45.54 | 8.610% | $49.461 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.52 | 6.395% | $258.0292 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
Purchase #3 | $32.36 | 6.329% | $34.4081 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #4 | $245.99 | 9.715% | $269.8879 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
Purchase #5 | $142.87 | 8.399% | $154.8697 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
Purchase #6 | $158.27 | 12.737% | $178.4288 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
Purchase #7 | $165.37 | 6.522% | $176.1554 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.92 | $1,121.2401 | $1,121.25 | $1,121.25 | $1,121.30 |