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 | $48.93 | 3.517% | $50.6509 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
Purchase #2 | $114.92 | 11.745% | $128.4174 | $128.42 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #3 | $41.57 | 4.236% | $43.3309 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $238.89 | 5.215% | $251.3481 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
Purchase #5 | $122.39 | 3.569% | $126.7581 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
Purchase #6 | $158.43 | 3.327% | $163.701 | $163.70 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.63 | 12.522% | $268.5112 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.76 | $1,032.7176 | $1,032.72 | $1,032.70 | $1,032.70 |