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 | $51.43 | 11.849% | $57.5239 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.52 | 12.701% | $130.1922 | $130.19 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
Purchase #3 | $159.89 | 6.321% | $169.9966 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.48 | 8.603% | $239.4479 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
Purchase #5 | $118.41 | 13.534% | $134.4356 | $134.44 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
Purchase #6 | $180.32 | 4.219% | $187.9277 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
Purchase #7 | $120.74 | 10.323% | $133.204 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.79 | $1,052.7279 | $1,052.73 | $1,052.75 | $1,052.60 |