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 | $49.32 | 4.457% | $51.5182 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.41 | 11.509% | $143.1887 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
Purchase #3 | $195.90 | 13.822% | $222.9773 | $222.98 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
Purchase #4 | $165.67 | 6.548% | $176.5181 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #5 | $9.79 | 5.850% | $10.3627 | $10.36 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.91 | 7.127% | $261.2935 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.29 | 5.286% | $195.0844 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.29 | $1,060.9429 | $1,060.94 | $1,060.95 | $1,061.00 |