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 | $48.56 | 3.461% | $50.2407 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #2 | $216.78 | 9.172% | $236.6631 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
Purchase #3 | $81.55 | 12.266% | $91.5529 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 13.750% | $8.8611 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
Purchase #5 | $118.96 | 10.304% | $131.2176 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #6 | $154.93 | 6.662% | $165.2514 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
Purchase #7 | $141.50 | 6.837% | $151.1744 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $770.07 | $834.9612 | $834.95 | $834.90 | $835.10 |