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 | $43.96 | 10.319% | $48.4962 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.26 | 3.158% | $147.7842 | $147.78 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #3 | $172.36 | 12.497% | $193.8998 | $193.90 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
Purchase #4 | $247.85 | 5.786% | $262.1906 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #5 | $143.86 | 13.168% | $162.8035 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #6 | $141.92 | 5.581% | $149.8406 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
Purchase #7 | $12.67 | 3.161% | $13.0705 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $905.88 | $978.0854 | $978.08 | $978.10 | $978.10 |