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 | $47.86 | 4.437% | $49.9835 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $113.53 | 8.191% | $122.8292 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
Purchase #3 | $167.31 | 11.699% | $186.8836 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
Purchase #4 | $237.37 | 8.871% | $258.4271 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $204.39 | 3.527% | $211.5988 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
Purchase #6 | $194.43 | 5.367% | $204.8651 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
Purchase #7 | $55.60 | 7.486% | $59.7622 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.49 | $1,094.3495 | $1,094.35 | $1,094.40 | $1,094.40 |