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 | $33.51 | 5.868% | $35.4764 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.64 | 7.412% | $52.2452 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.79 | 10.103% | $55.9213 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #4 | $248.95 | 7.433% | $267.4545 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
Purchase #5 | $216.55 | 5.542% | $228.5512 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
Purchase #6 | $190.76 | 5.110% | $200.5078 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #7 | $124.85 | 12.203% | $140.0854 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.05 | $980.2418 | $980.25 | $980.25 | $980.30 |