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 | $48.29 | 12.867% | $54.5035 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $42.85 | 12.589% | $48.2444 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
Purchase #3 | $144.26 | 5.137% | $151.6706 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
Purchase #4 | $163.92 | 3.700% | $169.985 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #5 | $227.25 | 11.431% | $253.2269 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #6 | $24.28 | 13.418% | $27.5379 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #7 | $142.54 | 5.596% | $150.5165 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $793.39 | $855.6848 | $855.69 | $855.70 | $855.60 |