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 | $47.65 | 5.261% | $50.1569 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $242.46 | 5.239% | $255.1625 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #3 | $211.30 | 9.744% | $231.8891 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
Purchase #4 | $11.42 | 8.480% | $12.3884 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #5 | $68.36 | 4.233% | $71.2537 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
Purchase #6 | $185.25 | 13.552% | $210.3551 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
Purchase #7 | $203.34 | 5.868% | $215.272 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.78 | $1,046.4777 | $1,046.48 | $1,046.45 | $1,046.70 |