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 | $45.73 | 12.586% | $51.4856 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.59 | 7.501% | $27.5095 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.27 | 8.824% | $263.6479 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #4 | $107.67 | 10.296% | $118.7557 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
Purchase #5 | $65.31 | 9.865% | $71.7528 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
Purchase #6 | $197.98 | 11.612% | $220.9694 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
Purchase #7 | $107.84 | 7.217% | $115.6228 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.39 | $869.7437 | $869.75 | $869.70 | $869.80 |