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 | $35.69 | 10.700% | $39.5088 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $215.98 | 12.833% | $243.6967 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #3 | $247.61 | 8.393% | $268.3919 | $268.39 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
Purchase #4 | $144.94 | 6.495% | $154.3539 | $154.35 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
Purchase #5 | $39.25 | 4.295% | $40.9358 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #6 | $232.94 | 5.868% | $246.6089 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $138.40 | 9.175% | $151.0982 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.81 | $1,144.5942 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.60 |