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 | $44.57 | 12.561% | $50.1684 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $189.38 | 6.255% | $201.2257 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
Purchase #3 | $166.45 | 11.263% | $185.1973 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $96.72 | 5.354% | $101.8984 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
Purchase #5 | $76.65 | 6.556% | $81.6752 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
Purchase #6 | $188.42 | 6.168% | $200.0417 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #7 | $213.61 | 7.872% | $230.4254 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.80 | $1,050.6321 | $1,050.65 | $1,050.70 | $1,050.60 |