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 | $141.29 | 4.395% | $147.4997 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.54 | 5.104% | $238.1026 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #3 | $45.90 | 7.106% | $49.1617 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
Purchase #4 | $100.93 | 4.525% | $105.4971 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
Purchase #5 | $249.37 | 3.476% | $258.0381 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
Purchase #6 | $100.50 | 11.868% | $112.4273 | $112.43 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
Purchase #7 | $240.92 | 9.724% | $264.3471 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.45 | $1,175.0736 | $1,175.08 | $1,175.10 | $1,175.00 |