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 | $49.42 | 4.167% | $51.4793 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.99 | 13.350% | $215.3537 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
Purchase #3 | $238.25 | 8.663% | $258.8896 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #4 | $84.99 | 6.312% | $90.3546 | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #5 | $53.74 | 10.362% | $59.3085 | $59.31 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #6 | $250.80 | 11.483% | $279.5994 | $279.60 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
Purchase #7 | $183.68 | 11.834% | $205.4167 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.87 | $1,160.4018 | $1,160.40 | $1,160.40 | $1,160.50 |