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 | $50.28 | 4.417% | $52.5009 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $95.97 | 3.354% | $99.1888 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #3 | $10.37 | 11.411% | $11.5533 | $11.55 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
Purchase #4 | $92.28 | 9.271% | $100.8353 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 11.115% | $278.3542 | $278.35 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
Purchase #6 | $141.36 | 4.260% | $147.3819 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #7 | $159.71 | 12.627% | $179.8766 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.48 | $869.6910 | $869.69 | $869.75 | $869.80 |