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 | $234.98 | 7.445% | $252.4743 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.49 | 9.173% | $183.9456 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
Purchase #3 | $38.92 | 12.850% | $43.9212 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #4 | $160.27 | 5.121% | $168.4774 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $222.69 | 7.343% | $239.0421 | $239.04 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
Purchase #6 | $128.74 | 10.503% | $142.2616 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
Purchase #7 | $48.42 | 9.656% | $53.0954 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.51 | $1,083.2176 | $1,083.22 | $1,083.20 | $1,083.20 |