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 | $41.98 | 8.404% | $45.508 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.52 | 8.616% | $210.1937 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #3 | $187.94 | 6.846% | $200.8064 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 7.781% | $266.8334 | $266.83 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
Purchase #5 | $61.82 | 13.837% | $70.374 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
Purchase #6 | $195.27 | 3.235% | $201.587 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
Purchase #7 | $229.66 | 8.670% | $249.5715 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.76 | $1,244.8740 | $1,244.87 | $1,244.85 | $1,244.90 |