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 | $47.67 | 3.811% | $49.4867 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.61 | 6.503% | $127.3882 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
Purchase #3 | $48.45 | 3.678% | $50.232 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #4 | $221.91 | 10.445% | $245.0885 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
Purchase #5 | $224.78 | 11.588% | $250.8275 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #6 | $132.36 | 12.859% | $149.3802 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #7 | $123.90 | 12.165% | $138.9724 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.68 | $1,011.3755 | $1,011.38 | $1,011.45 | $1,011.40 |