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 | $47.80 | 5.695% | $50.5222 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $33.98 | 7.391% | $36.4915 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.61 | 4.292% | $79.8981 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
Purchase #4 | $157.47 | 6.143% | $167.1434 | $167.14 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
Purchase #5 | $82.94 | 8.566% | $90.0446 | $90.04 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
Purchase #6 | $221.98 | 3.212% | $229.11 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #7 | $38.39 | 4.611% | $40.1602 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $659.17 | $693.3700 | $693.36 | $693.35 | $693.30 |