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 | $45.64 | 10.722% | $50.5335 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.89 | 13.456% | $213.1725 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
Purchase #3 | $46.81 | 9.363% | $51.1928 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #4 | $77.72 | 12.413% | $87.3674 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
Purchase #5 | $17.80 | 13.853% | $20.2658 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
Purchase #6 | $208.29 | 7.325% | $223.5472 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
Purchase #7 | $39.66 | 4.300% | $41.3654 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $623.81 | $687.4446 | $687.45 | $687.40 | $687.50 |