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 | $59.65 | 4.733% | $62.4732 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.82 | 8.765% | $38.9596 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
Purchase #3 | $215.38 | 6.480% | $229.3366 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
Purchase #4 | $127.41 | 13.816% | $145.013 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #5 | $100.31 | 13.386% | $113.7375 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
Purchase #6 | $247.80 | 4.730% | $259.5209 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.39 | 13.457% | $281.8158 | $281.82 | $281.80 | $281.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.76 | $1,130.8566 | $1,130.86 | $1,130.80 | $1,130.80 |