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 | $43.97 | 10.215% | $48.4615 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.31 | 13.689% | $96.9881 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
Purchase #3 | $120.37 | 9.218% | $131.4657 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
Purchase #4 | $169.41 | 8.665% | $184.0894 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
Purchase #5 | $9.42 | 10.550% | $10.4138 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
Purchase #6 | $248.46 | 13.316% | $281.5449 | $281.54 | $281.55 | $281.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.84 | 9.147% | $181.0094 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.78 | $933.9728 | $933.97 | $933.95 | $934.00 |