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 | $45.81 | 10.364% | $50.5577 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $247.25 | 5.565% | $261.0095 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #3 | $194.70 | 5.111% | $204.6511 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 3.420% | $17.2711 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #5 | $132.49 | 10.708% | $146.677 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
Purchase #6 | $173.81 | 3.261% | $179.4779 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.46 | 13.524% | $187.8368 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.22 | $1,047.4811 | $1,047.49 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.60 |