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 | $36.85 | 12.670% | $41.5189 | $41.52 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.76 | 3.618% | $91.9713 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 10.597% | $157.833 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
Purchase #4 | $239.74 | 10.268% | $264.3565 | $264.36 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
Purchase #5 | $147.75 | 3.191% | $152.4647 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
Purchase #6 | $247.41 | 10.523% | $273.445 | $273.45 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
Purchase #7 | $142.36 | 12.423% | $160.0454 | $160.05 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.58 | $1,141.6348 | $1,141.64 | $1,141.60 | $1,141.60 |