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 | $45.70 | 10.713% | $50.5958 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $233.70 | 3.539% | $241.9706 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
Purchase #3 | $18.71 | 12.135% | $20.9805 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
Purchase #4 | $47.79 | 11.643% | $53.3542 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
Purchase #5 | $172.91 | 8.418% | $187.4656 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #6 | $236.67 | 9.584% | $259.3525 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
Purchase #7 | $64.82 | 7.272% | $69.5337 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.30 | $883.2529 | $883.25 | $883.25 | $883.40 |