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 | $39.92 | 6.420% | $42.4829 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.51 | 7.281% | $248.3662 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #3 | $58.47 | 8.704% | $63.5592 | $63.56 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
Purchase #4 | $150.75 | 13.804% | $171.5595 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
Purchase #5 | $136.98 | 4.564% | $143.2318 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #6 | $231.42 | 12.283% | $259.8453 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
Purchase #7 | $183.80 | 13.425% | $208.4752 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.85 | $1,137.5201 | $1,137.53 | $1,137.55 | $1,137.60 |