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 | $39.33 | 10.501% | $43.46 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.87 | 8.194% | $232.4764 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
Purchase #3 | $111.75 | 3.680% | $115.8624 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
Purchase #4 | $247.44 | 11.840% | $276.7369 | $276.74 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
Purchase #5 | $231.38 | 10.316% | $255.2492 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
Purchase #6 | $5.88 | 10.439% | $6.4938 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.88 | 9.606% | $253.0583 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.53 | $1,183.3370 | $1,183.34 | $1,183.35 | $1,183.40 |