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 | $48.81 | 5.396% | $51.4438 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
Purchase #2 | $111.75 | 10.835% | $123.8581 | $123.86 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
Purchase #3 | $117.72 | 10.668% | $130.2784 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
Purchase #4 | $103.56 | 8.170% | $112.0209 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
Purchase #5 | $137.46 | 9.470% | $150.4775 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #6 | $95.87 | 3.759% | $99.4738 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #7 | $250.73 | 11.826% | $280.3813 | $280.38 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $865.90 | $947.9338 | $947.93 | $947.95 | $948.00 |