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 | $48.99 | 3.782% | $50.8428 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $241.63 | 11.544% | $269.5238 | $269.52 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
Purchase #3 | $140.57 | 13.613% | $159.7058 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #4 | $57.34 | 5.165% | $60.3016 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.41 | 9.605% | $101.286 | $101.29 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
Purchase #6 | $241.84 | 12.211% | $271.3711 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
Purchase #7 | $224.71 | 10.183% | $247.5922 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.49 | $1,160.6233 | $1,160.62 | $1,160.60 | $1,160.60 |