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 | $38.80 | 4.440% | $40.5227 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.53 | 10.852% | $134.7184 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
Purchase #3 | $237.25 | 4.760% | $248.5431 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #4 | $29.74 | 12.279% | $33.3918 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #5 | $233.92 | 9.708% | $256.629 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
Purchase #6 | $183.35 | 10.726% | $203.0161 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
Purchase #7 | $236.97 | 6.440% | $252.2309 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.56 | $1,169.0520 | $1,169.05 | $1,169.05 | $1,168.90 |