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 | $44.86 | 12.369% | $50.4087 | $50.41 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $161.28 | 13.187% | $182.548 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.47 | 3.526% | $240.6669 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
Purchase #4 | $192.62 | 5.142% | $202.5245 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
Purchase #5 | $153.90 | 11.620% | $171.7832 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #6 | $136.87 | 5.267% | $144.0789 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
Purchase #7 | $32.29 | 12.260% | $36.2488 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.29 | $1,028.2590 | $1,028.26 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.20 |