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 | $50.77 | 3.297% | $52.4439 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $93.61 | 3.275% | $96.6757 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
Purchase #3 | $105.49 | 3.361% | $109.0355 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
Purchase #4 | $87.29 | 12.576% | $98.2676 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #5 | $209.70 | 3.592% | $217.2324 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
Purchase #6 | $215.64 | 3.625% | $223.457 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
Purchase #7 | $175.51 | 6.740% | $187.3394 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.01 | $984.4515 | $984.46 | $984.50 | $984.40 |