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 | $43.99 | 12.696% | $49.575 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #2 | $79.64 | 11.103% | $88.4824 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #3 | $194.65 | 10.849% | $215.7676 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
Purchase #4 | $170.25 | 11.312% | $189.5087 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
Purchase #5 | $77.31 | 8.813% | $84.1233 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
Purchase #6 | $116.92 | 5.477% | $123.3237 | $123.32 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #7 | $91.51 | 8.455% | $99.2472 | $99.25 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.27 | $850.0279 | $850.03 | $850.00 | $850.00 |