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 | $49.82 | 3.223% | $51.4257 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
Purchase #2 | $244.46 | 4.417% | $255.2578 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $93.74 | 11.483% | $104.5042 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #4 | $169.91 | 9.177% | $185.5026 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $201.98 | 3.829% | $209.7138 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
Purchase #6 | $250.31 | 11.855% | $279.9843 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Purchase #7 | $152.79 | 11.331% | $170.1026 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,163.01 | $1,256.4910 | $1,256.48 | $1,256.50 | $1,256.50 |