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 | $45.63 | 10.738% | $50.5297 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.59 | 8.215% | $143.4823 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #3 | $38.62 | 7.361% | $41.4628 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #4 | $92.85 | 6.163% | $98.5723 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
Purchase #5 | $246.39 | 11.502% | $274.7298 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
Purchase #6 | $236.83 | 7.196% | $253.8723 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
Purchase #7 | $27.75 | 7.867% | $29.9331 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.66 | $892.5823 | $892.57 | $892.60 | $892.60 |