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 | $48.78 | 3.680% | $50.5751 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $233.75 | 9.303% | $255.4958 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #3 | $229.79 | 11.550% | $256.3307 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.76 | 7.427% | $173.7739 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
Purchase #5 | $185.37 | 6.426% | $197.2819 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
Purchase #6 | $240.47 | 6.286% | $255.5859 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #7 | $216.34 | 12.839% | $244.1159 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,316.26 | $1,433.1592 | $1,433.17 | $1,433.20 | $1,433.20 |