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 | $46.87 | 3.489% | $48.5053 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.51 | 10.609% | $217.3577 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
Purchase #3 | $235.27 | 4.446% | $245.7301 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 4.156% | $47.391 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #5 | $225.93 | 9.620% | $247.6645 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
Purchase #6 | $155.26 | 6.636% | $165.5631 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
Purchase #7 | $158.45 | 5.805% | $167.648 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,063.79 | $1,139.8597 | $1,139.86 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.90 |