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 | $48.67 | 4.233% | $50.7302 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
Purchase #2 | $160.59 | 7.207% | $172.1637 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $217.67 | 8.650% | $236.4985 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.83 | 3.191% | $258.834 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
Purchase #5 | $53.35 | 3.193% | $55.0535 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
Purchase #6 | $224.98 | 13.727% | $255.863 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
Purchase #7 | $240.60 | 7.752% | $259.2513 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,196.69 | $1,288.3942 | $1,288.38 | $1,288.40 | $1,288.50 |