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 | $44.59 | 8.721% | $48.4787 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.44 | 12.179% | $146.3263 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
Purchase #3 | $172.93 | 4.448% | $180.6219 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $167.42 | 9.461% | $183.2596 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
Purchase #5 | $249.95 | 9.814% | $274.4801 | $274.48 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
Purchase #6 | $219.67 | 13.356% | $249.0091 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.98 | 6.770% | $256.2266 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,224.98 | $1,338.4023 | $1,338.41 | $1,338.45 | $1,338.40 |