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 | $46.73 | 12.314% | $52.4843 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $156.70 | 8.518% | $170.0477 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #3 | $197.75 | 6.559% | $210.7204 | $210.72 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #4 | $243.47 | 13.246% | $275.72 | $275.72 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
Purchase #5 | $35.95 | 12.405% | $40.4096 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #6 | $171.46 | 9.670% | $188.0402 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #7 | $89.98 | 7.405% | $96.643 | $96.64 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.04 | $1,034.0652 | $1,034.06 | $1,034.05 | $1,033.90 |