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 | $46.26 | 11.329% | $51.5008 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.49 | 8.281% | $261.4878 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #3 | $46.80 | 10.411% | $51.6723 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
Purchase #4 | $95.41 | 12.489% | $107.3258 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
Purchase #5 | $176.97 | 3.148% | $182.541 | $182.54 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
Purchase #6 | $172.90 | 9.569% | $189.4448 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
Purchase #7 | $109.28 | 6.133% | $115.9821 | $115.98 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.11 | $959.9546 | $959.95 | $960.00 | $959.90 |