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 | $45.52 | 6.530% | $48.4925 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $207.85 | 6.661% | $221.6949 | $221.69 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #3 | $194.34 | 11.388% | $216.4714 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #4 | $162.94 | 5.419% | $171.7697 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
Purchase #5 | $170.87 | 4.788% | $179.0513 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #6 | $38.66 | 7.156% | $41.4265 | $41.43 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
Purchase #7 | $177.51 | 4.286% | $185.1181 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.69 | $1,064.0244 | $1,064.02 | $1,064.00 | $1,064.10 |