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 | $50.72 | 3.474% | $52.482 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.67 | 3.444% | $230.3388 | $230.34 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
Purchase #3 | $39.25 | 12.602% | $44.1963 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
Purchase #4 | $242.79 | 6.846% | $259.4114 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
Purchase #5 | $77.65 | 3.624% | $80.464 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #6 | $73.90 | 11.667% | $82.5219 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #7 | $87.83 | 5.853% | $92.9707 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $794.81 | $842.3851 | $842.38 | $842.35 | $842.40 |