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 | $44.96 | 11.721% | $50.2298 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $143.76 | 4.678% | $150.4851 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $136.25 | 6.283% | $144.8106 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #4 | $160.25 | 10.314% | $176.7782 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.69 | 11.576% | $179.2915 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #6 | $40.29 | 6.596% | $42.9475 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
Purchase #7 | $219.80 | 12.230% | $246.6815 | $246.68 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.00 | $991.2242 | $991.23 | $991.30 | $991.20 |