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 | $50.63 | 3.320% | $52.3109 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #2 | $63.44 | 4.600% | $66.3582 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
Purchase #3 | $136.58 | 4.635% | $142.9105 | $142.91 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
Purchase #4 | $206.67 | 13.868% | $235.331 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
Purchase #5 | $158.86 | 9.128% | $173.3607 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #6 | $224.93 | 13.690% | $255.7229 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #7 | $166.32 | 3.626% | $172.3508 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.43 | $1,098.3450 | $1,098.34 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.40 |