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 | $50.60 | 3.706% | $52.4752 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.46 | 3.643% | $50.2254 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 10.784% | $244.7662 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
Purchase #4 | $119.94 | 13.678% | $136.3454 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
Purchase #5 | $229.87 | 11.168% | $255.5419 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #6 | $174.30 | 4.694% | $182.4816 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #7 | $24.39 | 4.643% | $25.5224 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $868.50 | $947.3581 | $947.37 | $947.40 | $947.30 |