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 | $45.34 | 13.566% | $51.4908 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.40 | 9.494% | $96.7927 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #3 | $75.63 | 9.458% | $82.7831 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #4 | $240.72 | 8.220% | $260.5072 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #5 | $214.38 | 6.520% | $228.3576 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
Purchase #6 | $250.87 | 8.221% | $271.494 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #7 | $175.34 | 4.268% | $182.8235 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.68 | $1,174.2489 | $1,174.24 | $1,174.25 | $1,174.30 |