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 | $48.33 | 5.511% | $50.9935 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
Purchase #2 | $239.71 | 3.588% | $248.3108 | $248.31 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
Purchase #3 | $164.60 | 7.168% | $176.3985 | $176.40 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #4 | $242.60 | 11.406% | $270.271 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
Purchase #5 | $177.41 | 4.783% | $185.8955 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.28 | 6.751% | $159.3579 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
Purchase #7 | $72.82 | 3.618% | $75.4546 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.75 | $1,166.6818 | $1,166.68 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.80 |