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 | $47.31 | 6.657% | $50.4594 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.59 | 12.371% | $145.6216 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
Purchase #3 | $230.61 | 11.413% | $256.9295 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
Purchase #4 | $145.97 | 13.645% | $165.8876 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
Purchase #5 | $45.38 | 9.831% | $49.8413 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
Purchase #6 | $186.58 | 13.221% | $211.2477 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
Purchase #7 | $131.61 | 4.385% | $137.3811 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.05 | $1,017.3682 | $1,017.37 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.30 |