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 | $48.89 | 4.243% | $50.9644 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
Purchase #2 | $209.89 | 9.695% | $230.2388 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
Purchase #3 | $185.52 | 7.750% | $199.8978 | $199.90 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
Purchase #4 | $172.74 | 5.492% | $182.2269 | $182.23 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
Purchase #5 | $60.56 | 10.821% | $67.1132 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
Purchase #6 | $63.59 | 4.152% | $66.2303 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
Purchase #7 | $239.56 | 6.340% | $254.7481 | $254.75 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.75 | $1,051.4195 | $1,051.42 | $1,051.45 | $1,051.30 |