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 | $44.58 | 13.213% | $50.4704 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.94 | 8.720% | $127.1372 | $127.14 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
Purchase #3 | $77.94 | 6.249% | $82.8105 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #4 | $39.27 | 8.162% | $42.4752 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $168.47 | 9.525% | $184.5168 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $174.29 | 12.278% | $195.6893 | $195.69 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
Purchase #7 | $145.61 | 5.354% | $153.406 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.10 | $836.5054 | $836.52 | $836.50 | $836.50 |