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 | $42.93 | 10.734% | $47.5381 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.29 | 12.228% | $218.0478 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
Purchase #3 | $179.48 | 4.445% | $187.4579 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #4 | $236.46 | 13.862% | $269.2381 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
Purchase #5 | $176.42 | 13.804% | $200.773 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $196.45 | 12.731% | $221.46 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
Purchase #7 | $166.41 | 5.203% | $175.0683 | $175.07 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,192.44 | $1,319.5832 | $1,319.59 | $1,319.55 | $1,319.60 |