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 | $45.99 | 5.790% | $48.6528 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
Purchase #2 | $197.94 | 11.418% | $220.5408 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #3 | $20.50 | 5.845% | $21.6982 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #4 | $88.95 | 8.571% | $96.5739 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
Purchase #5 | $171.55 | 12.328% | $192.6987 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
Purchase #6 | $206.94 | 4.556% | $216.3682 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
Purchase #7 | $232.45 | 6.200% | $246.8619 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.32 | $1,043.3945 | $1,043.39 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.50 |