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 | $49.79 | 3.444% | $51.5048 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $201.79 | 3.743% | $209.343 | $209.34 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
Purchase #3 | $198.77 | 12.309% | $223.2366 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
Purchase #4 | $9.79 | 3.754% | $10.1575 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
Purchase #5 | $134.94 | 5.601% | $142.498 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #6 | $33.55 | 12.866% | $37.8665 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #7 | $214.31 | 12.427% | $240.9423 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.94 | $915.5487 | $915.55 | $915.55 | $915.50 |