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 | $54.57 | 5.331% | $57.4791 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.51 | 6.745% | $116.8964 | $116.90 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
Purchase #3 | $58.73 | 3.668% | $60.8842 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
Purchase #4 | $16.47 | 6.332% | $17.5129 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.75 | 4.186% | $50.7907 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #6 | $246.46 | 9.267% | $269.2994 | $269.30 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
Purchase #7 | $239.54 | 12.759% | $270.1029 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $774.03 | $842.9656 | $842.96 | $843.00 | $843.00 |