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 | $50.85 | 6.647% | $54.23 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #2 | $152.93 | 12.500% | $172.0463 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #3 | $245.31 | 13.612% | $278.7016 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
Purchase #4 | $171.57 | 12.182% | $192.4707 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
Purchase #5 | $85.66 | 7.716% | $92.2695 | $92.27 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
Purchase #6 | $179.36 | 10.492% | $198.1785 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
Purchase #7 | $147.61 | 7.389% | $158.5169 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.29 | $1,146.4135 | $1,146.42 | $1,146.40 | $1,146.40 |