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 | $202.99 | 13.545% | $230.485 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $122.45 | 12.722% | $138.0281 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
Purchase #3 | $37.97 | 4.111% | $39.5309 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #4 | $196.72 | 9.782% | $215.9632 | $215.96 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
Purchase #5 | $231.66 | 4.873% | $242.9488 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
Purchase #6 | $125.81 | 8.310% | $136.2648 | $136.26 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
Purchase #7 | $39.44 | 9.604% | $43.2278 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.04 | $1,046.4486 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.40 |