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 | $44.65 | 10.552% | $49.3615 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $207.65 | 10.214% | $228.8594 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
Purchase #3 | $239.92 | 9.549% | $262.83 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
Purchase #4 | $139.44 | 5.304% | $146.8359 | $146.84 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
Purchase #5 | $175.28 | 7.534% | $188.4856 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #6 | $154.48 | 5.385% | $162.7987 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #7 | $86.72 | 13.178% | $98.148 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.14 | $1,137.3191 | $1,137.33 | $1,137.35 | $1,137.30 |