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 | $44.27 | 12.853% | $49.96 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $28.89 | 11.293% | $32.1525 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #3 | $27.48 | 10.254% | $30.2978 | $30.30 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
Purchase #4 | $212.37 | 9.804% | $233.1908 | $233.19 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
Purchase #5 | $167.67 | 13.155% | $189.727 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
Purchase #6 | $213.66 | 5.129% | $224.6186 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
Purchase #7 | $220.94 | 6.489% | $235.2768 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.28 | $995.2235 | $995.23 | $995.25 | $995.30 |