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 | $43.65 | 8.716% | $47.4545 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.57 | 11.266% | $218.7156 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
Purchase #3 | $83.63 | 4.599% | $87.4761 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #4 | $226.96 | 10.573% | $250.9565 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #5 | $245.81 | 12.497% | $276.5289 | $276.53 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
Purchase #6 | $223.69 | 5.428% | $235.8319 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
Purchase #7 | $173.52 | 3.155% | $178.9946 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,193.83 | $1,295.9581 | $1,295.96 | $1,296.00 | $1,296.00 |