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 | $46.84 | 6.645% | $49.9525 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $130.92 | 11.347% | $145.7755 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
Purchase #3 | $15.80 | 6.873% | $16.8859 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #4 | $213.84 | 12.458% | $240.4802 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $116.50 | 13.276% | $131.9665 | $131.97 | $131.95 | $132.00 |
Purchase #6 | $139.47 | 7.696% | $150.2036 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #7 | $93.75 | 10.128% | $103.245 | $103.25 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $757.12 | $838.5092 | $838.52 | $838.55 | $838.60 |