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 | $217.89 | 6.243% | $231.4929 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 3.255% | $49.0668 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
Purchase #3 | $234.65 | 3.661% | $243.2405 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
Purchase #4 | $44.94 | 10.790% | $49.789 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.90 | 6.295% | $250.7499 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
Purchase #6 | $62.88 | 5.455% | $66.3101 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.31 | 12.312% | $159.8312 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.09 | $1,050.4804 | $1,050.48 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.40 |