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 | $60.48 | 6.623% | $64.4856 | $64.49 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.89 | 13.135% | $182.0229 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #3 | $242.91 | 3.115% | $250.4766 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #4 | $247.45 | 5.423% | $260.8692 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
Purchase #5 | $103.32 | 10.148% | $113.8049 | $113.80 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
Purchase #6 | $147.36 | 6.779% | $157.3495 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
Purchase #7 | $86.50 | 5.807% | $91.5231 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.91 | $1,120.5318 | $1,120.53 | $1,120.50 | $1,120.50 |