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 | $46.67 | 8.182% | $50.4885 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $231.55 | 3.237% | $239.0453 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
Purchase #3 | $179.49 | 5.493% | $189.3494 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
Purchase #4 | $125.96 | 4.447% | $131.5614 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
Purchase #5 | $178.60 | 12.132% | $200.2678 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $57.32 | 5.500% | $60.4726 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #7 | $63.75 | 10.241% | $70.2786 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.34 | $941.4636 | $941.47 | $941.45 | $941.50 |