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 | $45.68 | 10.468% | $50.4618 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $178.61 | 7.621% | $192.2219 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
Purchase #3 | $217.45 | 6.112% | $230.7405 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
Purchase #4 | $11.44 | 11.773% | $12.7868 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
Purchase #5 | $234.69 | 6.765% | $250.5668 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #6 | $91.63 | 3.468% | $94.8077 | $94.81 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #7 | $89.48 | 12.835% | $100.9648 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $868.98 | $932.5503 | $932.55 | $932.50 | $932.60 |