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 | $46.39 | 8.768% | $50.4575 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.74 | 9.689% | $141.2136 | $141.21 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #3 | $186.83 | 5.361% | $196.846 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #4 | $78.70 | 11.611% | $87.8379 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
Purchase #5 | $230.66 | 9.724% | $253.0894 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #6 | $237.68 | 13.261% | $269.1987 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #7 | $194.83 | 6.506% | $207.5056 | $207.51 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,103.83 | $1,206.1487 | $1,206.16 | $1,206.15 | $1,206.10 |