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 | $46.55 | 8.514% | $50.5133 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.84 | 8.364% | $162.3726 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $250.30 | 10.108% | $275.6003 | $275.60 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #4 | $40.72 | 12.717% | $45.8984 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #5 | $174.62 | 7.180% | $187.1577 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
Purchase #6 | $23.68 | 8.405% | $25.6703 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
Purchase #7 | $88.60 | 9.325% | $96.862 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.31 | $844.0746 | $844.07 | $844.00 | $844.20 |