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 | $49.71 | 3.624% | $51.5115 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $10.42 | 4.309% | $10.869 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
Purchase #3 | $219.94 | 4.838% | $230.5807 | $230.58 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
Purchase #4 | $246.80 | 3.351% | $255.0703 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
Purchase #5 | $38.32 | 7.424% | $41.1649 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
Purchase #6 | $133.44 | 5.414% | $140.6644 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
Purchase #7 | $199.71 | 8.330% | $216.3458 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.34 | $946.2066 | $946.20 | $946.15 | $946.30 |