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 | 6.849% | $51.7363 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
Purchase #2 | $101.87 | 9.372% | $111.4173 | $111.42 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $56.29 | 6.600% | $60.0051 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Purchase #4 | $196.87 | 7.317% | $211.275 | $211.28 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
Purchase #5 | $178.86 | 3.679% | $185.4403 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
Purchase #6 | $203.92 | 7.389% | $218.9876 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #7 | $236.34 | 5.151% | $248.5139 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.57 | $1,087.3755 | $1,087.39 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.30 |