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 | $46.26 | 8.152% | $50.0311 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.71 | 4.419% | $83.2324 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
Purchase #3 | $35.25 | 11.648% | $39.3559 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
Purchase #4 | $25.33 | 6.848% | $27.0646 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
Purchase #5 | $203.67 | 12.173% | $228.4627 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $189.90 | 5.143% | $199.6666 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #7 | $249.49 | 8.749% | $271.3179 | $271.32 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.61 | $899.1312 | $899.13 | $899.10 | $899.20 |