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 | $47.44 | 4.313% | $49.4861 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.85 | 6.830% | $52.1865 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
Purchase #3 | $188.26 | 10.369% | $207.7807 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
Purchase #4 | $16.59 | 5.595% | $17.5182 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 12.505% | $6.199 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #6 | $65.58 | 6.844% | $70.0683 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
Purchase #7 | $133.94 | 5.249% | $140.9705 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $506.17 | $544.2093 | $544.22 | $544.20 | $544.30 |