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 | $37.66 | 7.477% | $40.4758 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $112.83 | 12.138% | $126.5253 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.93 | 3.359% | $251.09 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #4 | $212.54 | 8.328% | $230.2403 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
Purchase #5 | $247.56 | 4.372% | $258.3833 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #6 | $109.82 | 12.414% | $123.4531 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #7 | $45.66 | 10.601% | $50.5004 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.00 | $1,080.6682 | $1,080.67 | $1,080.75 | $1,080.70 |