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 | $48.42 | 6.446% | $51.5412 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.69 | 12.707% | $101.0869 | $101.09 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
Purchase #3 | $198.25 | 11.388% | $220.8267 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
Purchase #4 | $177.90 | 3.201% | $183.5946 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
Purchase #5 | $232.86 | 4.382% | $243.0639 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
Purchase #6 | $158.77 | 9.429% | $173.7404 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
Purchase #7 | $109.63 | 12.443% | $123.2713 | $123.27 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.52 | $1,097.1250 | $1,097.12 | $1,097.15 | $1,097.10 |