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 | $47.33 | 8.773% | $51.4823 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.56 | 12.457% | $218.7963 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #3 | $183.30 | 9.688% | $201.0581 | $201.06 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
Purchase #4 | $223.33 | 6.515% | $237.8799 | $237.88 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
Purchase #5 | $35.26 | 9.190% | $38.5004 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.38 | 3.841% | $186.27 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
Purchase #7 | $122.80 | 10.641% | $135.8671 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.96 | $1,069.8541 | $1,069.86 | $1,069.85 | $1,070.00 |