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 | $47.35 | 7.615% | $50.9557 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
Purchase #2 | $151.78 | 5.788% | $160.565 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
Purchase #3 | $137.58 | 8.410% | $149.1505 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
Purchase #4 | $192.82 | 13.193% | $218.2587 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #5 | $182.54 | 4.456% | $190.674 | $190.67 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
Purchase #6 | $245.78 | 7.230% | $263.5499 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
Purchase #7 | $14.99 | 3.716% | $15.547 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.84 | $1,048.7008 | $1,048.71 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.80 |