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 | $48.40 | 7.391% | $51.9772 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $56.47 | 7.263% | $60.5714 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
Purchase #3 | $149.59 | 6.238% | $158.9214 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #4 | $245.57 | 5.688% | $259.538 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $205.25 | 5.135% | $215.7896 | $215.79 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
Purchase #6 | $53.46 | 4.638% | $55.9395 | $55.94 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
Purchase #7 | $229.28 | 4.103% | $238.6874 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.02 | $1,041.4245 | $1,041.43 | $1,041.45 | $1,041.40 |