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 | $131.83 | 4.279% | $137.471 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.78 | 5.329% | $52.4328 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #3 | $100.52 | 8.751% | $109.3165 | $109.32 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
Purchase #4 | $220.72 | 8.827% | $240.203 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #5 | $46.95 | 4.311% | $48.974 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
Purchase #6 | $172.79 | 7.585% | $185.8961 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $198.73 | 12.869% | $224.3046 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.32 | $998.5980 | $998.59 | $998.55 | $998.60 |