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 | $45.98 | 6.519% | $48.9774 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
Purchase #2 | $214.55 | 4.535% | $224.2798 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #3 | $195.32 | 13.583% | $221.8503 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
Purchase #4 | $226.39 | 9.655% | $248.248 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #5 | $102.84 | 10.607% | $113.7482 | $113.75 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
Purchase #6 | $68.62 | 3.420% | $70.9668 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
Purchase #7 | $38.25 | 11.488% | $42.6442 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $891.95 | $970.7147 | $970.72 | $970.75 | $970.70 |