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 | $47.76 | 3.625% | $49.4913 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.82 | 6.855% | $71.4005 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #3 | $36.73 | 3.869% | $38.1511 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
Purchase #4 | $105.73 | 3.524% | $109.4559 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
Purchase #5 | $131.59 | 3.144% | $135.7272 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
Purchase #6 | $37.40 | 8.226% | $40.4765 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #7 | $234.95 | 8.735% | $255.4729 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.98 | $700.1754 | $700.18 | $700.20 | $700.30 |