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 | $51.73 | 5.136% | $54.3869 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.55 | 3.297% | $44.9858 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Purchase #3 | $129.83 | 12.759% | $146.395 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #4 | $131.41 | 3.604% | $136.146 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
Purchase #5 | $233.81 | 13.546% | $265.4819 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #6 | $232.38 | 9.807% | $255.1695 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #7 | $158.77 | 9.156% | $173.307 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.48 | $1,075.8721 | $1,075.89 | $1,075.90 | $1,075.90 |