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 | $42.97 | 13.748% | $48.8775 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #2 | $234.31 | 3.586% | $242.7124 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
Purchase #3 | $199.95 | 10.440% | $220.8248 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.34 | 12.444% | $100.4575 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
Purchase #5 | $237.79 | 9.132% | $259.505 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #6 | $173.40 | 12.793% | $195.5831 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #7 | $19.96 | 3.355% | $20.6297 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.72 | $1,088.5900 | $1,088.59 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.60 |