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 | $45.33 | 11.305% | $50.4546 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.95 | 13.563% | $162.3383 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #3 | $243.68 | 12.850% | $274.9929 | $274.99 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Purchase #4 | $29.44 | 10.460% | $32.5194 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #5 | $250.91 | 12.650% | $282.6501 | $282.65 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
Purchase #6 | $171.50 | 7.422% | $184.2287 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
Purchase #7 | $121.40 | 13.831% | $138.1908 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.21 | $1,125.3748 | $1,125.37 | $1,125.40 | $1,125.40 |