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 | $43.86 | 8.371% | $47.5315 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $94.28 | 5.850% | $99.7954 | $99.80 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #3 | $248.89 | 13.497% | $282.4827 | $282.48 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
Purchase #4 | $228.80 | 9.252% | $249.9686 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #5 | $46.97 | 13.253% | $53.1949 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
Purchase #6 | $165.77 | 3.630% | $171.7875 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #7 | $89.69 | 11.419% | $99.9317 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.26 | $1,004.6923 | $1,004.69 | $1,004.75 | $1,004.70 |