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 | $48.74 | 3.218% | $50.3085 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $10.79 | 6.591% | $11.5012 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
Purchase #3 | $205.48 | 5.372% | $216.5184 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #4 | $93.82 | 6.149% | $99.589 | $99.59 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.94 | 7.615% | $259.2876 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #6 | $73.87 | 7.578% | $79.4679 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #7 | $197.61 | 12.627% | $222.5622 | $222.56 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.25 | $939.2348 | $939.24 | $939.20 | $939.30 |