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 | $48.75 | 4.806% | $51.0929 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
Purchase #2 | $223.98 | 5.169% | $235.5575 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
Purchase #3 | $42.72 | 13.635% | $48.5449 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #4 | $226.25 | 12.521% | $254.5788 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #5 | $135.54 | 3.579% | $140.391 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #6 | $119.53 | 3.285% | $123.4566 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #7 | $181.68 | 8.322% | $196.7994 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.45 | $1,050.4211 | $1,050.42 | $1,050.45 | $1,050.50 |