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 | $49.74 | 3.471% | $51.4665 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.34 | 3.378% | $171.959 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
Purchase #3 | $32.30 | 12.620% | $36.3763 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #4 | $143.72 | 9.549% | $157.4438 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
Purchase #5 | $235.72 | 11.730% | $263.37 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
Purchase #6 | $38.59 | 4.441% | $40.3038 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #7 | $248.83 | 10.628% | $275.2757 | $275.28 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.24 | $996.1951 | $996.20 | $996.20 | $996.30 |