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 | $46.75 | 3.744% | $48.5003 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.78 | 3.674% | $160.4666 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #3 | $5.26 | 11.331% | $5.856 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
Purchase #4 | $224.82 | 10.738% | $248.9612 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 4.532% | $180.4954 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #6 | $161.25 | 13.153% | $182.4592 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
Purchase #7 | $241.66 | 13.291% | $273.779 | $273.78 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.19 | $1,100.5177 | $1,100.53 | $1,100.50 | $1,100.70 |