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 | $45.90 | 7.833% | $49.4953 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $134.34 | 10.797% | $148.8447 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
Purchase #3 | $121.29 | 4.777% | $127.084 | $127.08 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
Purchase #4 | $228.63 | 12.589% | $257.4122 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
Purchase #5 | $126.48 | 6.240% | $134.3724 | $134.37 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
Purchase #6 | $167.70 | 8.414% | $181.8103 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 7.284% | $182.7368 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.67 | $1,081.7557 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.70 |