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 | $43.85 | 12.868% | $49.4926 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.60 | 8.760% | $139.8654 | $139.87 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
Purchase #3 | $50.74 | 5.703% | $53.6337 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
Purchase #4 | $90.71 | 11.838% | $101.4482 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
Purchase #5 | $85.91 | 7.226% | $92.1179 | $92.12 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #6 | $162.60 | 8.661% | $176.6828 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #7 | $160.27 | 5.444% | $168.9951 | $169.00 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $722.68 | $782.2357 | $782.24 | $782.25 | $782.20 |