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 | $47.92 | 7.553% | $51.5394 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $68.79 | 13.418% | $78.0202 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #3 | $221.65 | 12.330% | $248.9794 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
Purchase #4 | $11.69 | 13.486% | $13.2665 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
Purchase #5 | $89.30 | 11.689% | $99.7383 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
Purchase #6 | $246.25 | 4.174% | $256.5285 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $180.90 | 9.559% | $198.1922 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $866.50 | $946.2645 | $946.27 | $946.30 | $946.20 |