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 | $44.26 | 13.565% | $50.2639 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.44 | 8.119% | $84.8085 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #3 | $58.92 | 12.701% | $66.4034 | $66.40 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
Purchase #4 | $65.48 | 13.699% | $74.4501 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.78 | 12.634% | $255.4314 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
Purchase #6 | $149.70 | 3.823% | $155.423 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #7 | $169.41 | 4.724% | $177.4129 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.99 | $864.1932 | $864.18 | $864.15 | $864.20 |