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 | $49.97 | 5.820% | $52.8783 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #2 | $126.98 | 13.782% | $144.4804 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $217.68 | 7.584% | $234.1889 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
Purchase #4 | $122.74 | 6.850% | $131.1477 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
Purchase #5 | $50.76 | 9.472% | $55.568 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
Purchase #6 | $169.41 | 4.201% | $176.5269 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #7 | $226.88 | 12.739% | $255.7822 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.42 | $1,050.5724 | $1,050.58 | $1,050.65 | $1,050.60 |