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 | $45.54 | 11.503% | $50.7785 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $227.74 | 6.498% | $242.5385 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #3 | $194.51 | 7.655% | $209.3997 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
Purchase #4 | $9.80 | 7.870% | $10.5713 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #5 | $80.79 | 4.436% | $84.3738 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
Purchase #6 | $48.34 | 7.142% | $51.7924 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.74 | 8.218% | $270.2636 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $856.46 | $919.7178 | $919.71 | $919.70 | $919.80 |