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 | $48.86 | 3.432% | $50.5369 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.38 | 5.374% | $238.5457 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #3 | $81.48 | 3.282% | $84.1542 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
Purchase #4 | $186.78 | 8.696% | $203.0224 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
Purchase #5 | $158.96 | 12.106% | $178.2037 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
Purchase #6 | $88.71 | 3.785% | $92.0677 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
Purchase #7 | $198.80 | 13.663% | $225.962 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.97 | $1,072.4926 | $1,072.49 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.50 |