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 | $47.70 | 4.795% | $49.9872 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $230.91 | 12.108% | $258.8686 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
Purchase #3 | $207.67 | 8.609% | $225.5483 | $225.55 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
Purchase #4 | $88.85 | 3.138% | $91.6381 | $91.64 | $91.65 | $91.60 |
Purchase #5 | $28.41 | 6.385% | $30.224 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
Purchase #6 | $181.40 | 6.825% | $193.7806 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
Purchase #7 | $146.44 | 10.148% | $161.3007 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.38 | $1,011.3475 | $1,011.35 | $1,011.35 | $1,011.30 |