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 | $48.89 | 3.280% | $50.4936 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.40 | 9.263% | $97.6811 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #3 | $229.25 | 7.197% | $245.7491 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
Purchase #4 | $84.67 | 11.221% | $94.1708 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
Purchase #5 | $119.58 | 12.193% | $134.1604 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
Purchase #6 | $224.80 | 8.704% | $244.3666 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $151.64 | 7.735% | $163.3694 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.23 | $1,029.9910 | $1,029.99 | $1,029.95 | $1,030.10 |