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 | $45.28 | 11.531% | $50.5012 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.42 | 6.844% | $16.4753 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
Purchase #3 | $52.93 | 5.274% | $55.7215 | $55.72 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #4 | $37.37 | 12.487% | $42.0364 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #5 | $27.94 | 5.799% | $29.5602 | $29.56 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
Purchase #6 | $216.66 | 11.838% | $242.3082 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #7 | $69.70 | 12.721% | $78.5665 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $465.30 | $515.1693 | $515.18 | $515.15 | $515.20 |