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 | $48.43 | 10.466% | $53.4987 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 3.553% | $257.1946 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.37 | 3.252% | $236.8291 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
Purchase #4 | $88.93 | 13.525% | $100.9578 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
Purchase #5 | $151.60 | 13.821% | $172.5526 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #6 | $66.58 | 6.374% | $70.8238 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
Purchase #7 | $147.61 | 3.305% | $152.4885 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.89 | $1,044.3451 | $1,044.34 | $1,044.35 | $1,044.40 |