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 | $48.51 | 3.537% | $50.2258 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $217.90 | 11.558% | $243.0849 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #3 | $242.80 | 6.871% | $259.4828 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #4 | $104.42 | 9.394% | $114.2292 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
Purchase #5 | $55.98 | 6.814% | $59.7945 | $59.79 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #6 | $177.99 | 12.528% | $200.2886 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #7 | $111.78 | 7.844% | $120.548 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.38 | $1,047.6538 | $1,047.65 | $1,047.75 | $1,047.60 |