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 | $49.75 | 3.575% | $51.5286 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.99 | 8.339% | $37.9078 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
Purchase #3 | $188.46 | 10.733% | $208.6874 | $208.69 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
Purchase #4 | $67.97 | 10.696% | $75.2401 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
Purchase #5 | $231.41 | 4.723% | $242.3395 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
Purchase #6 | $174.65 | 10.397% | $192.8084 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
Purchase #7 | $177.82 | 6.434% | $189.2609 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.05 | $997.7727 | $997.78 | $997.80 | $997.70 |