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 | $44.31 | 11.649% | $49.4717 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.45 | 11.528% | $209.0592 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
Purchase #3 | $221.61 | 12.669% | $249.6858 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #4 | $62.75 | 11.165% | $69.756 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
Purchase #5 | $240.68 | 11.128% | $267.4629 | $267.46 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
Purchase #6 | $195.30 | 7.464% | $209.8772 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
Purchase #7 | $17.95 | 11.587% | $20.0299 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.05 | $1,075.3427 | $1,075.35 | $1,075.35 | $1,075.50 |