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 | $48.42 | 3.760% | $50.2406 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $224.56 | 6.227% | $238.5434 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #3 | $120.92 | 3.861% | $125.5887 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #4 | $111.48 | 7.174% | $119.4776 | $119.48 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
Purchase #5 | $31.57 | 7.245% | $33.8572 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
Purchase #6 | $202.63 | 11.478% | $225.8879 | $225.89 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 6.869% | $247.5193 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.19 | $1,041.1147 | $1,041.12 | $1,041.15 | $1,041.10 |