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 | $48.74 | 7.690% | $52.4881 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.41 | 9.340% | $244.2765 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.68 | 11.837% | $249.0386 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
Purchase #4 | $179.58 | 6.325% | $190.9384 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
Purchase #5 | $84.81 | 3.394% | $87.6885 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
Purchase #6 | $239.63 | 4.601% | $250.6554 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #7 | $120.38 | 5.299% | $126.7589 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.23 | $1,201.8444 | $1,201.86 | $1,201.90 | $1,201.90 |