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 | $48.47 | 4.232% | $50.5213 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.96 | 5.346% | $147.4423 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
Purchase #3 | $76.93 | 8.515% | $83.4806 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #4 | $154.59 | 8.790% | $168.1785 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #5 | $104.36 | 3.625% | $108.1431 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
Purchase #6 | $89.55 | 6.553% | $95.4182 | $95.42 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
Purchase #7 | $187.28 | 5.253% | $197.1178 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.14 | $850.3018 | $850.30 | $850.30 | $850.20 |