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 | $49.27 | 4.488% | $51.4812 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $81.98 | 8.172% | $88.6794 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #3 | $239.84 | 10.591% | $265.2415 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
Purchase #4 | $138.26 | 12.695% | $155.8121 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
Purchase #5 | $217.76 | 13.679% | $247.5474 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.74 | 11.491% | $53.2258 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #7 | $115.81 | 13.717% | $131.6957 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $890.66 | $993.6831 | $993.69 | $993.75 | $993.60 |