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 | $86.72 | 5.502% | $91.4913 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #2 | $174.93 | 4.298% | $182.4485 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
Purchase #3 | $191.94 | 12.258% | $215.468 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #4 | $232.93 | 3.243% | $240.4839 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $242.47 | 5.133% | $254.916 | $254.92 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
Purchase #6 | $102.39 | 11.388% | $114.0502 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
Purchase #7 | $69.98 | 7.853% | $75.4755 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.36 | $1,174.3334 | $1,174.34 | $1,174.35 | $1,174.40 |