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 | $48.33 | 4.424% | $50.4681 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.81 | 13.591% | $213.3353 | $213.34 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
Purchase #3 | $170.26 | 3.330% | $175.9297 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
Purchase #4 | $62.48 | 7.778% | $67.3397 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
Purchase #5 | $187.67 | 5.371% | $197.7498 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
Purchase #6 | $75.28 | 10.590% | $83.2522 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
Purchase #7 | $187.65 | 3.246% | $193.7411 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.48 | $981.8159 | $981.82 | $981.85 | $981.70 |