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 | $47.60 | 5.151% | $50.0519 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
Purchase #2 | $209.76 | 3.685% | $217.4897 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #3 | $131.45 | 12.596% | $148.0074 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Purchase #4 | $147.90 | 3.753% | $153.4507 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #5 | $146.54 | 9.848% | $160.9713 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
Purchase #6 | $193.65 | 6.769% | $206.7582 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
Purchase #7 | $75.88 | 9.223% | $82.8784 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.78 | $1,019.6076 | $1,019.61 | $1,019.60 | $1,019.80 |