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 | $45.73 | 10.405% | $50.4882 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.53 | 8.677% | $237.4918 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.66 | 7.568% | $163.1376 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
Purchase #4 | $249.29 | 10.263% | $274.8746 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.40 | 11.609% | $260.4954 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #6 | $213.37 | 10.349% | $235.4517 | $235.45 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.75 | 5.425% | $243.2682 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,342.73 | $1,465.2075 | $1,465.21 | $1,465.20 | $1,465.30 |