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 | 12.461% | $54.4311 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $49.40 | 3.511% | $51.1344 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
Purchase #3 | $24.69 | 9.563% | $27.0511 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #4 | $243.82 | 13.142% | $275.8628 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
Purchase #5 | $171.31 | 5.786% | $181.222 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #6 | $135.88 | 10.727% | $150.4558 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #7 | $213.75 | 12.286% | $240.0113 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $887.25 | $980.1685 | $980.16 | $980.15 | $980.20 |