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 | $47.77 | 5.178% | $50.2435 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $131.50 | 10.168% | $144.8709 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
Purchase #3 | $52.82 | 10.659% | $58.4501 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
Purchase #4 | $115.34 | 7.852% | $124.3965 | $124.40 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.53 | 12.592% | $240.4177 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #6 | $136.66 | 8.808% | $148.697 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
Purchase #7 | $247.53 | 11.241% | $275.3548 | $275.35 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.15 | $1,042.4305 | $1,042.43 | $1,042.40 | $1,042.50 |