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 | $45.57 | 6.479% | $48.5225 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.80 | 11.765% | $188.6593 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
Purchase #3 | $166.54 | 4.817% | $174.5622 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #4 | $121.38 | 5.459% | $128.0061 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
Purchase #5 | $241.81 | 12.638% | $272.3699 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
Purchase #6 | $216.84 | 4.782% | $227.2093 | $227.21 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
Purchase #7 | $102.86 | 6.749% | $109.802 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.80 | $1,149.1313 | $1,149.13 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.20 |