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 | $48.94 | 3.193% | $50.5027 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.28 | 4.597% | $95.4761 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.33 | 11.608% | $52.8241 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Purchase #4 | $215.56 | 7.207% | $231.0954 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
Purchase #5 | $224.44 | 12.156% | $251.7229 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
Purchase #6 | $151.29 | 5.512% | $159.6291 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
Purchase #7 | $45.59 | 9.654% | $49.9913 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $824.43 | $891.2416 | $891.24 | $891.25 | $891.20 |