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 | $48.35 | 3.322% | $49.9562 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $81.43 | 10.125% | $89.6748 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
Purchase #3 | $134.62 | 11.759% | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
Purchase #4 | $110.27 | 11.672% | $123.1407 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
Purchase #5 | $28.27 | 6.534% | $30.1172 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
Purchase #6 | $224.69 | 11.539% | $250.617 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #7 | $85.56 | 11.408% | $95.3207 | $95.32 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.19 | $789.2766 | $789.28 | $789.20 | $789.30 |