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 | $43.80 | 10.663% | $48.4704 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.87 | 9.736% | $146.9036 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
Purchase #3 | $221.63 | 12.550% | $249.4446 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
Purchase #4 | $101.32 | 6.782% | $108.1915 | $108.19 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
Purchase #5 | $240.63 | 11.572% | $268.4757 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #6 | $124.37 | 11.412% | $138.5631 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
Purchase #7 | $72.62 | 5.824% | $76.8494 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.24 | $1,036.8983 | $1,036.89 | $1,036.90 | $1,036.90 |