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 | $47.69 | 3.773% | $49.4893 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.38 | 3.549% | $17.9968 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #3 | $176.55 | 13.570% | $200.5078 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.71 | 8.466% | $84.2889 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #5 | $248.98 | 7.441% | $267.5066 | $267.51 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.81 | 8.592% | $51.9178 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
Purchase #7 | $29.57 | 3.383% | $30.5704 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $645.69 | $702.2776 | $702.29 | $702.25 | $702.30 |