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 | $45.80 | 9.610% | $50.2014 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $175.44 | 6.614% | $187.0436 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
Purchase #3 | $186.48 | 7.535% | $200.5313 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #4 | $116.37 | 12.256% | $130.6323 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
Purchase #5 | $177.36 | 10.411% | $195.8249 | $195.82 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
Purchase #6 | $70.81 | 11.308% | $78.8172 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #7 | $225.87 | 9.436% | $247.1831 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.13 | $1,090.2338 | $1,090.22 | $1,090.25 | $1,090.10 |