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 | $51.45 | 7.833% | $55.4801 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $216.74 | 11.805% | $242.3262 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
Purchase #3 | $146.31 | 5.816% | $154.8194 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.97 | 13.751% | $102.3418 | $102.34 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
Purchase #5 | $227.46 | 5.175% | $239.2311 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
Purchase #6 | $144.67 | 10.686% | $160.1294 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 4.655% | $138.0085 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.47 | $1,092.3365 | $1,092.34 | $1,092.40 | $1,092.20 |