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 | $50.51 | 9.831% | $55.4756 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.52 | 3.631% | $194.3289 | $194.33 | $194.35 | $194.30 |
Purchase #3 | $192.29 | 4.184% | $200.3354 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $222.52 | 12.776% | $250.9492 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
Purchase #5 | $174.72 | 7.859% | $188.4512 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #6 | $36.43 | 12.642% | $41.0355 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
Purchase #7 | $107.88 | 3.665% | $111.8338 | $111.83 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.87 | $1,042.4096 | $1,042.42 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.30 |