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 | $48.38 | 4.343% | $50.4811 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.66 | 13.333% | $188.8808 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
Purchase #3 | $211.55 | 7.209% | $226.8006 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
Purchase #4 | $185.78 | 11.661% | $207.4438 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
Purchase #5 | $246.81 | 8.787% | $268.4972 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #6 | $224.27 | 6.805% | $239.5316 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
Purchase #7 | $32.75 | 3.801% | $33.9948 | $33.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,116.20 | $1,215.6299 | $1,215.62 | $1,215.70 | $1,215.60 |