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 | $47.35 | 5.727% | $50.0617 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
Purchase #2 | $56.25 | 9.184% | $61.416 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
Purchase #3 | $62.96 | 13.426% | $71.413 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
Purchase #4 | $205.25 | 10.714% | $227.2405 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
Purchase #5 | $165.27 | 13.223% | $187.1237 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #6 | $10.30 | 4.347% | $10.7477 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
Purchase #7 | $220.53 | 13.243% | $249.7348 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $767.91 | $857.7374 | $857.73 | $857.70 | $857.60 |