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 | $47.73 | 6.468% | $50.8172 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $161.69 | 8.540% | $175.4983 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #3 | $58.26 | 3.865% | $60.5117 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.26 | 11.282% | $278.4943 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
Purchase #5 | $213.48 | 5.714% | $225.6782 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
Purchase #6 | $204.59 | 4.553% | $213.905 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
Purchase #7 | $184.95 | 13.104% | $209.1858 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.96 | $1,214.0905 | $1,214.10 | $1,214.10 | $1,214.10 |