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 | $46.59 | 10.491% | $51.4778 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $151.36 | 3.836% | $157.1662 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
Purchase #3 | $160.68 | 12.742% | $181.1538 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
Purchase #4 | $102.98 | 13.330% | $116.7072 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
Purchase #5 | $208.90 | 5.711% | $220.8303 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
Purchase #6 | $240.87 | 7.720% | $259.4652 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #7 | $47.66 | 6.326% | $50.675 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.04 | $1,037.4755 | $1,037.49 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.60 |