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 | $49.76 | 3.584% | $51.5434 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.93 | 10.294% | $113.5256 | $113.53 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
Purchase #3 | $215.99 | 5.758% | $228.4267 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
Purchase #4 | $83.98 | 6.453% | $89.3992 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #5 | $135.27 | 5.563% | $142.7951 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
Purchase #6 | $241.80 | 5.131% | $254.2068 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #7 | $241.32 | 10.446% | $266.5283 | $266.53 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.05 | $1,146.4251 | $1,146.44 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.30 |