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 | $47.93 | 5.689% | $50.6567 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
Purchase #2 | $238.86 | 6.536% | $254.4719 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #3 | $48.93 | 10.831% | $54.2296 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
Purchase #4 | $114.88 | 9.255% | $125.5121 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #5 | $54.69 | 7.756% | $58.9318 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
Purchase #6 | $214.56 | 12.819% | $242.0644 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
Purchase #7 | $166.26 | 11.631% | $185.5977 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.11 | $971.4642 | $971.46 | $971.45 | $971.50 |