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 | $48.33 | 3.515% | $50.0288 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $115.58 | 8.261% | $125.1281 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
Purchase #3 | $5.95 | 3.709% | $6.1707 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
Purchase #4 | $23.32 | 5.472% | $24.5961 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Purchase #5 | $148.90 | 4.320% | $155.3325 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
Purchase #6 | $243.56 | 6.847% | $260.2366 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
Purchase #7 | $219.66 | 8.590% | $238.5288 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.30 | $860.0216 | $860.03 | $860.10 | $859.90 |