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 | $42.96 | 12.872% | $48.4898 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.45 | 5.166% | $139.2924 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 13.866% | $228.5404 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
Purchase #4 | $99.87 | 13.405% | $113.2576 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
Purchase #5 | $118.58 | 4.479% | $123.8912 | $123.89 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #6 | $121.98 | 13.850% | $138.8742 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #7 | $194.41 | 3.705% | $201.6129 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.96 | $993.9585 | $993.95 | $993.95 | $994.00 |