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 | $43.47 | 10.790% | $48.1604 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
Purchase #2 | $158.41 | 10.176% | $174.5298 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
Purchase #3 | $68.37 | 8.432% | $74.135 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
Purchase #4 | $213.97 | 3.774% | $222.0452 | $222.05 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
Purchase #5 | $237.93 | 3.734% | $246.8143 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
Purchase #6 | $223.30 | 5.605% | $235.816 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
Purchase #7 | $82.50 | 4.253% | $86.0087 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.95 | $1,087.5094 | $1,087.52 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.40 |