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 | $47.84 | 9.681% | $52.4714 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.75 | 13.672% | $267.9817 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 13.224% | $249.5683 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #4 | $152.44 | 11.827% | $170.4691 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
Purchase #5 | $177.35 | 13.482% | $201.2603 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
Purchase #6 | $125.55 | 9.351% | $137.2902 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #7 | $157.75 | 7.422% | $169.4582 | $169.46 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,117.10 | $1,248.4992 | $1,248.50 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.70 |