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 | $8.50 | 11.795% | $9.5026 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.53 | 12.250% | $198.1549 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
Purchase #3 | $97.70 | 8.416% | $105.9224 | $105.92 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
Purchase #4 | $44.61 | 8.761% | $48.5183 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #5 | $222.34 | 10.857% | $246.4795 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #6 | $185.51 | 5.483% | $195.6815 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
Purchase #7 | $43.76 | 5.690% | $46.2499 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.95 | $850.5091 | $850.50 | $850.50 | $850.50 |