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 | $49.66 | 3.661% | $51.4781 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $198.55 | 13.540% | $225.4337 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
Purchase #3 | $123.53 | 5.423% | $130.229 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
Purchase #4 | $72.47 | 8.582% | $78.6894 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #5 | $115.83 | 6.577% | $123.4481 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #6 | $225.66 | 12.459% | $253.775 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #7 | $160.60 | 12.517% | $180.7023 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.30 | $1,043.7556 | $1,043.76 | $1,043.85 | $1,043.70 |