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 | $43.28 | 12.140% | $48.5342 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.54 | 3.806% | $179.1069 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #3 | $216.42 | 11.628% | $241.5853 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
Purchase #4 | $139.55 | 3.569% | $144.5305 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #5 | $174.65 | 7.217% | $187.2545 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
Purchase #6 | $241.79 | 7.334% | $259.5229 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #7 | $247.32 | 3.106% | $255.0018 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,235.55 | $1,315.5361 | $1,315.53 | $1,315.55 | $1,315.50 |