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 | $48.57 | 4.560% | $50.7848 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $250.35 | 12.760% | $282.2947 | $282.29 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
Purchase #3 | $145.38 | 8.556% | $157.8187 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #4 | $112.78 | 9.117% | $123.0622 | $123.06 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
Purchase #5 | $191.82 | 7.333% | $205.8862 | $205.89 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
Purchase #6 | $83.58 | 9.384% | $91.4231 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #7 | $153.60 | 13.410% | $174.1978 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.08 | $1,085.4675 | $1,085.46 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.50 |