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 | $50.85 | 3.273% | $52.5143 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.86 | 9.448% | $80.8383 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #3 | $196.35 | 12.659% | $221.2059 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
Purchase #4 | $157.53 | 6.849% | $168.3192 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #5 | $215.38 | 12.121% | $241.4862 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $202.86 | 10.613% | $224.3895 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
Purchase #7 | $41.76 | 4.632% | $43.6943 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.59 | $1,032.4477 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.40 |