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 | $45.26 | 13.288% | $51.2741 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $160.26 | 12.620% | $180.4848 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.60 | 13.672% | $95.0298 | $95.03 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
Purchase #4 | $134.83 | 6.440% | $143.5131 | $143.51 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #5 | $166.33 | 11.485% | $185.433 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
Purchase #6 | $173.85 | 8.112% | $187.9527 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
Purchase #7 | $159.56 | 13.509% | $181.115 | $181.12 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.69 | $1,024.8025 | $1,024.79 | $1,024.80 | $1,024.80 |