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 | $46.80 | 6.778% | $49.9721 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $199.41 | 8.492% | $216.3439 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
Purchase #3 | $16.26 | 8.139% | $17.5834 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #4 | $97.87 | 13.516% | $111.0981 | $111.10 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #5 | $233.72 | 10.356% | $257.924 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #6 | $102.46 | 13.749% | $116.5472 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
Purchase #7 | $228.46 | 10.766% | $253.056 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.98 | $1,022.5247 | $1,022.52 | $1,022.50 | $1,022.50 |