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 | $44.67 | 11.827% | $49.9531 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $33.47 | 9.791% | $36.747 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
Purchase #3 | $43.73 | 13.536% | $49.6493 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
Purchase #4 | $229.93 | 6.867% | $245.7193 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
Purchase #5 | $123.94 | 8.176% | $134.0733 | $134.07 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
Purchase #6 | $182.45 | 10.855% | $202.2549 | $202.25 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
Purchase #7 | $171.30 | 4.800% | $179.5224 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.49 | $897.9193 | $897.91 | $897.85 | $897.90 |