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 | $49.44 | 6.202% | $52.5063 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.55 | 8.391% | $40.7008 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
Purchase #3 | $49.68 | 9.347% | $54.3236 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
Purchase #4 | $29.88 | 9.715% | $32.7828 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #5 | $225.27 | 9.568% | $246.8238 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
Purchase #6 | $248.70 | 3.120% | $256.4594 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $101.78 | 11.788% | $113.7778 | $113.78 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $742.30 | $797.3745 | $797.37 | $797.35 | $797.40 |