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 | $46.93 | 7.654% | $50.522 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $43.83 | 8.191% | $47.4201 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #3 | $194.80 | 4.564% | $203.6907 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
Purchase #4 | $36.36 | 3.765% | $37.729 | $37.73 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
Purchase #5 | $48.89 | 3.250% | $50.4789 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.25 | 3.754% | $253.4191 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #7 | $124.57 | 10.241% | $137.3272 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.63 | $780.5870 | $780.59 | $780.60 | $780.50 |