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 | $45.65 | 10.593% | $50.4857 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.83 | 9.611% | $114.9052 | $114.91 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
Purchase #3 | $173.99 | 7.237% | $186.5817 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #4 | $194.43 | 8.820% | $211.5787 | $211.58 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
Purchase #5 | $162.25 | 13.132% | $183.5567 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #6 | $119.70 | 4.255% | $124.7932 | $124.79 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
Purchase #7 | $182.78 | 4.324% | $190.6834 | $190.68 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.63 | $1,062.5846 | $1,062.59 | $1,062.65 | $1,062.70 |