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 | $50.37 | 4.267% | $52.5193 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.33 | 8.736% | $49.29 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
Purchase #3 | $71.77 | 12.616% | $80.8245 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $213.97 | 10.271% | $235.9469 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 9.461% | $187.0251 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
Purchase #6 | $133.40 | 8.488% | $144.723 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
Purchase #7 | $184.88 | 6.857% | $197.5572 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $870.58 | $947.8860 | $947.89 | $947.85 | $947.80 |