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 | $50.79 | 5.364% | $53.5144 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.87 | 11.812% | $204.4706 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
Purchase #3 | $120.97 | 11.701% | $135.1247 | $135.12 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
Purchase #4 | $167.98 | 4.346% | $175.2804 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #5 | $90.45 | 13.761% | $102.8968 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
Purchase #6 | $132.78 | 3.152% | $136.9652 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
Purchase #7 | $99.71 | 7.592% | $107.28 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $845.55 | $915.5321 | $915.53 | $915.50 | $915.60 |