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 | $46.36 | 8.518% | $50.3089 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $98.54 | 6.210% | $104.6593 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
Purchase #3 | $110.85 | 3.104% | $114.2908 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #4 | $27.30 | 7.317% | $29.2975 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #5 | $133.76 | 7.835% | $144.2401 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
Purchase #6 | $250.84 | 5.657% | $265.03 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
Purchase #7 | $121.75 | 10.416% | $134.4315 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.40 | $842.2581 | $842.26 | $842.30 | $842.20 |