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 | $42.49 | 11.760% | $47.4868 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.47 | 3.546% | $225.1815 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
Purchase #3 | $69.86 | 12.530% | $78.6135 | $78.61 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #4 | $248.50 | 13.358% | $281.6946 | $281.69 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
Purchase #5 | $181.59 | 12.642% | $204.5466 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
Purchase #6 | $118.25 | 6.749% | $126.2307 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
Purchase #7 | $45.31 | 7.554% | $48.7327 | $48.73 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.47 | $1,012.4864 | $1,012.48 | $1,012.55 | $1,012.40 |