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 | $47.47 | 6.288% | $50.4549 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $239.77 | 13.120% | $271.2278 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
Purchase #3 | $133.49 | 10.615% | $147.66 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
Purchase #4 | $49.52 | 7.622% | $53.2944 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.92 | 13.511% | $105.4744 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.98 | 9.820% | $273.4298 | $273.43 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
Purchase #7 | $159.26 | 5.613% | $168.1993 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.41 | $1,069.7406 | $1,069.73 | $1,069.75 | $1,069.80 |