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 | $50.33 | 6.286% | $53.4937 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $49.37 | 10.815% | $54.7094 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #3 | $47.43 | 11.485% | $52.8773 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #4 | $205.44 | 12.833% | $231.8041 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $221.48 | 7.606% | $238.3258 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $38.47 | 5.415% | $40.5532 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #7 | $155.45 | 11.106% | $172.7143 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.97 | $844.4778 | $844.47 | $844.50 | $844.50 |