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 | $47.92 | 4.688% | $50.1665 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 5.510% | $82.8676 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
Purchase #3 | $78.80 | 8.786% | $85.7234 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #4 | $18.60 | 9.258% | $20.322 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #5 | $240.60 | 7.835% | $259.451 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #6 | $59.55 | 6.341% | $63.3261 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
Purchase #7 | $172.35 | 9.123% | $188.0735 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $696.36 | $749.9301 | $749.93 | $749.85 | $750.00 |