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 | $36.71 | 10.320% | $40.4985 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $47.63 | 4.491% | $49.7691 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
Purchase #3 | $208.91 | 6.839% | $223.1974 | $223.20 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
Purchase #4 | $201.70 | 7.280% | $216.3838 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #5 | $196.98 | 8.482% | $213.6878 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
Purchase #6 | $135.41 | 8.279% | $146.6206 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #7 | $142.91 | 12.829% | $161.2439 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.25 | $1,051.4011 | $1,051.40 | $1,051.40 | $1,051.40 |