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 | $50.74 | 11.360% | $56.5041 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $150.55 | 8.166% | $162.8439 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
Purchase #3 | $207.66 | 13.224% | $235.121 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
Purchase #4 | $213.36 | 13.227% | $241.5811 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
Purchase #5 | $209.82 | 6.530% | $223.5212 | $223.52 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
Purchase #6 | $167.96 | 9.290% | $183.5635 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #7 | $42.48 | 7.487% | $45.6605 | $45.66 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.57 | $1,148.7953 | $1,148.78 | $1,148.75 | $1,148.80 |