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 | $48.51 | 3.130% | $50.0284 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $96.54 | 12.611% | $108.7147 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #3 | $244.96 | 11.394% | $272.8707 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
Purchase #4 | $216.67 | 9.217% | $236.6405 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
Purchase #5 | $233.58 | 10.395% | $257.8606 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
Purchase #6 | $86.57 | 13.384% | $98.1565 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
Purchase #7 | $244.99 | 8.429% | $265.6402 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,171.82 | $1,289.9116 | $1,289.91 | $1,289.90 | $1,289.90 |