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 | $49.79 | 13.482% | $56.5027 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.78 | 3.650% | $129.3345 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
Purchase #3 | $142.73 | 10.320% | $157.4597 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
Purchase #4 | $194.93 | 8.828% | $212.1384 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
Purchase #5 | $182.86 | 7.223% | $196.068 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #6 | $124.83 | 11.463% | $139.1393 | $139.14 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
Purchase #7 | $229.96 | 5.435% | $242.4583 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.88 | $1,133.1009 | $1,133.10 | $1,133.10 | $1,133.10 |