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 | $47.83 | 5.688% | $50.5506 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $38.87 | 10.362% | $42.8977 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #3 | $224.36 | 13.193% | $253.9598 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
Purchase #4 | $74.29 | 8.186% | $80.3714 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #5 | $160.44 | 7.389% | $172.2949 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #6 | $126.67 | 5.256% | $133.3278 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
Purchase #7 | $106.25 | 10.679% | $117.5964 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.71 | $850.9986 | $851.00 | $851.00 | $851.10 |