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 | $47.86 | 3.679% | $49.6208 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #2 | $210.72 | 5.576% | $222.4697 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
Purchase #3 | $185.28 | 8.312% | $200.6805 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #4 | $97.85 | 12.128% | $109.7172 | $109.72 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
Purchase #5 | $41.75 | 5.773% | $44.1602 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 3.386% | $250.039 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $240.90 | 12.691% | $271.4726 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.21 | $1,148.1600 | $1,148.16 | $1,148.10 | $1,148.20 |