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 | $48.39 | 8.468% | $52.4877 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $198.81 | 10.635% | $219.9534 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
Purchase #3 | $218.88 | 11.602% | $244.2745 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
Purchase #4 | $52.74 | 4.519% | $55.1233 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #5 | $195.78 | 10.383% | $216.1078 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #6 | $118.97 | 10.797% | $131.8152 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #7 | $109.63 | 6.770% | $117.052 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.20 | $1,036.8139 | $1,036.81 | $1,036.75 | $1,036.90 |