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 | $45.71 | 10.462% | $50.4922 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.87 | 5.560% | $206.7604 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
Purchase #3 | $184.87 | 12.723% | $208.391 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #4 | $42.49 | 9.119% | $46.3647 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 3.776% | $257.7069 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #6 | $172.67 | 10.132% | $190.1649 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
Purchase #7 | $57.64 | 8.384% | $62.4725 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.58 | $1,022.3526 | $1,022.34 | $1,022.30 | $1,022.50 |