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 | $44.87 | 11.389% | $49.9802 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $66.46 | 10.591% | $73.4988 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.88 | 11.820% | $85.9672 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
Purchase #4 | $72.77 | 11.305% | $80.9966 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #5 | $56.65 | 5.555% | $59.7969 | $59.80 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
Purchase #6 | $43.83 | 6.758% | $46.792 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
Purchase #7 | $226.45 | 9.355% | $247.6344 | $247.63 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.91 | $644.6661 | $644.67 | $644.70 | $644.70 |