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 | $44.74 | 10.605% | $49.4847 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $23.38 | 11.829% | $26.1456 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
Purchase #3 | $241.70 | 7.200% | $259.1024 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #4 | $126.73 | 6.874% | $135.4414 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
Purchase #5 | $141.50 | 13.419% | $160.4879 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #6 | $189.34 | 13.452% | $214.81 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #7 | $114.92 | 13.331% | $130.24 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $882.31 | $975.7120 | $975.71 | $975.75 | $975.60 |