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 | $48.32 | 8.623% | $52.4866 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.47 | 13.244% | $281.3774 | $281.38 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
Purchase #3 | $239.82 | 12.785% | $270.481 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.33 | 10.278% | $164.6781 | $164.68 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
Purchase #5 | $242.85 | 6.742% | $259.2229 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #6 | $88.29 | 13.337% | $100.0652 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
Purchase #7 | $174.28 | 6.233% | $185.1429 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,191.36 | $1,313.4541 | $1,313.46 | $1,313.50 | $1,313.50 |