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 | $49.41 | 5.728% | $52.2402 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $242.76 | 4.656% | $254.0629 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
Purchase #3 | $245.83 | 12.604% | $276.8144 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
Purchase #4 | $210.33 | 13.608% | $238.9517 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
Purchase #5 | $19.70 | 10.171% | $21.7037 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #6 | $116.70 | 4.681% | $122.1627 | $122.16 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
Purchase #7 | $101.82 | 13.722% | $115.7917 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.55 | $1,081.7273 | $1,081.71 | $1,081.70 | $1,081.80 |