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 | $48.43 | 4.245% | $50.4859 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.62 | 11.584% | $82.1481 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
Purchase #3 | $207.72 | 11.501% | $231.6099 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #4 | $167.62 | 7.189% | $179.6702 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
Purchase #5 | $92.77 | 10.191% | $102.2242 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
Purchase #6 | $144.83 | 5.292% | $152.4944 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #7 | $121.87 | 10.581% | $134.7651 | $134.77 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $856.86 | $933.3978 | $933.40 | $933.35 | $933.40 |