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 | $49.90 | 5.393% | $52.5911 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $195.84 | 3.258% | $202.2205 | $202.22 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
Purchase #3 | $212.95 | 5.301% | $224.2385 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
Purchase #4 | $42.54 | 6.556% | $45.3289 | $45.33 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.61 | 3.208% | $240.0721 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #6 | $140.57 | 7.427% | $151.0101 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
Purchase #7 | $114.57 | 6.526% | $122.0468 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.98 | $1,037.5080 | $1,037.51 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.40 |