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 | $48.50 | 8.110% | $52.4334 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $182.38 | 3.384% | $188.5517 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
Purchase #3 | $222.85 | 9.432% | $243.8692 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #4 | $145.39 | 7.793% | $156.7202 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #5 | $223.70 | 6.385% | $237.9832 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
Purchase #6 | $131.60 | 5.743% | $139.1578 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
Purchase #7 | $223.82 | 3.587% | $231.8484 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.24 | $1,250.5639 | $1,250.56 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.60 |