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 | $46.84 | 7.795% | $50.4912 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.63 | 8.275% | $85.1366 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $138.36 | 11.112% | $153.7346 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
Purchase #4 | $80.53 | 4.149% | $83.8712 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
Purchase #5 | $106.41 | 8.251% | $115.1899 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
Purchase #6 | $198.56 | 3.375% | $205.2614 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #7 | $46.35 | 3.841% | $48.1303 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $695.68 | $741.8152 | $741.81 | $741.85 | $741.80 |