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 | $47.44 | 6.473% | $50.5108 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 13.426% | $74.0445 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
Purchase #3 | $218.99 | 6.778% | $233.8331 | $233.83 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
Purchase #4 | $28.33 | 10.633% | $31.3423 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
Purchase #5 | $246.61 | 9.165% | $269.2118 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #6 | $207.77 | 8.337% | $225.0918 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
Purchase #7 | $84.32 | 12.716% | $95.0421 | $95.04 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.74 | $979.0764 | $979.06 | $979.10 | $978.90 |