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 | $44.98 | 12.243% | $50.4869 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.65 | 8.611% | $81.0781 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
Purchase #3 | $101.97 | 13.216% | $115.4464 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
Purchase #4 | $7.81 | 5.874% | $8.2688 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
Purchase #5 | $20.44 | 7.768% | $22.0278 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
Purchase #6 | $163.42 | 9.152% | $178.3762 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #7 | $186.69 | 11.840% | $208.7941 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $599.96 | $664.4783 | $664.49 | $664.55 | $664.50 |