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 | $48.29 | 4.612% | $50.5171 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.50 | 3.630% | $135.2372 | $135.24 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
Purchase #3 | $180.74 | 7.569% | $194.4202 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #4 | $213.52 | 8.774% | $232.2542 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
Purchase #5 | $102.85 | 8.738% | $111.837 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
Purchase #6 | $151.30 | 7.217% | $162.2193 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #7 | $224.77 | 13.841% | $255.8804 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,051.97 | $1,142.3654 | $1,142.37 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.30 |