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 | $45.26 | 11.637% | $50.5269 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.73 | 8.438% | $263.2116 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
Purchase #3 | $41.32 | 4.308% | $43.1001 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
Purchase #4 | $69.36 | 5.274% | $73.018 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #5 | $76.76 | 3.234% | $79.2424 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
Purchase #6 | $46.84 | 7.637% | $50.4172 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #7 | $243.43 | 13.360% | $275.9522 | $275.95 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $765.70 | $835.4684 | $835.47 | $835.45 | $835.40 |