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 | $40.77 | 11.555% | $45.481 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $148.26 | 4.724% | $155.2638 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
Purchase #3 | $192.66 | 13.287% | $218.2587 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #4 | $80.70 | 5.733% | $85.3265 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $147.84 | 11.660% | $165.0781 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
Purchase #6 | $218.88 | 3.388% | $226.2957 | $226.30 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
Purchase #7 | $191.27 | 12.492% | $215.1634 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.38 | $1,110.8672 | $1,110.87 | $1,110.90 | $1,111.00 |