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 | $47.95 | 4.330% | $50.0262 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $44.56 | 8.537% | $48.3641 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
Purchase #3 | $172.43 | 8.752% | $187.5211 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #4 | $245.85 | 13.788% | $279.7478 | $279.75 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
Purchase #5 | $217.31 | 4.309% | $226.6739 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
Purchase #6 | $81.59 | 4.774% | $85.4851 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $187.85 | 11.323% | $209.1203 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.54 | $1,086.9385 | $1,086.94 | $1,086.90 | $1,086.90 |