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 | $48.44 | 8.331% | $52.4755 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $212.33 | 9.348% | $232.1786 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 8.821% | $50.0468 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #4 | $8.31 | 5.528% | $8.7694 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 9.390% | $13.5644 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.96 | 11.727% | $272.5692 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
Purchase #7 | $213.75 | 6.627% | $227.9152 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.18 | $857.5191 | $857.53 | $857.50 | $857.60 |