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 | $45.43 | 5.692% | $48.0159 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #2 | $67.95 | 12.516% | $76.4546 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
Purchase #3 | $103.29 | 8.731% | $112.3082 | $112.31 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
Purchase #4 | $191.50 | 7.341% | $205.558 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
Purchase #5 | $141.70 | 4.248% | $147.7194 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #6 | $213.83 | 12.441% | $240.4326 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
Purchase #7 | $193.80 | 13.523% | $220.0076 | $220.01 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.50 | $1,050.4963 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.45 | $1,050.50 |