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 | $48.38 | 8.535% | $52.5092 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $21.55 | 9.830% | $23.6684 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
Purchase #3 | $44.85 | 3.863% | $46.5826 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
Purchase #4 | $163.72 | 13.300% | $185.4948 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $196.87 | 4.315% | $205.3649 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
Purchase #6 | $206.67 | 4.558% | $216.09 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #7 | $242.94 | 10.203% | $267.7272 | $267.73 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.98 | $997.4371 | $997.43 | $997.45 | $997.50 |