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 | $47.25 | 6.786% | $50.4564 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.69 | 13.345% | $20.0507 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
Purchase #3 | $23.54 | 12.508% | $26.4844 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #4 | $89.64 | 8.738% | $97.4727 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
Purchase #5 | $139.30 | 11.335% | $155.0897 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
Purchase #6 | $79.85 | 13.180% | $90.3742 | $90.37 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #7 | $192.76 | 3.374% | $199.2637 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $590.03 | $639.1918 | $639.18 | $639.15 | $639.40 |