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 | $47.85 | 5.442% | $50.454 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $246.89 | 7.468% | $265.3277 | $265.33 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
Purchase #3 | $214.93 | 10.661% | $237.8437 | $237.84 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
Purchase #4 | $176.71 | 6.229% | $187.7173 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
Purchase #5 | $62.51 | 3.297% | $64.571 | $64.57 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
Purchase #6 | $74.88 | 8.713% | $81.4043 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 10.427% | $153.1512 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.46 | $1,040.4692 | $1,040.46 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.50 |