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 | $49.80 | 4.292% | $51.9374 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
Purchase #2 | $232.99 | 8.655% | $253.1553 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
Purchase #3 | $246.28 | 6.190% | $261.5247 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $182.39 | 11.477% | $203.3229 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
Purchase #5 | $240.94 | 3.456% | $249.2669 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.97 | 4.868% | $165.66 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
Purchase #7 | $28.50 | 8.232% | $30.8461 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.87 | $1,215.7133 | $1,215.72 | $1,215.65 | $1,215.70 |