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 | $45.36 | 9.199% | $49.5327 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.78 | 8.396% | $29.0284 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
Purchase #3 | $96.61 | 5.241% | $101.6733 | $101.67 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
Purchase #4 | $10.48 | 9.518% | $11.4775 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #5 | $245.31 | 3.871% | $254.806 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #6 | $17.42 | 6.149% | $18.4912 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #7 | $129.66 | 11.580% | $144.6746 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $571.62 | $609.6837 | $609.68 | $609.70 | $609.70 |