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 | $46.77 | 5.857% | $49.5093 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $9.65 | 6.516% | $10.2788 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
Purchase #3 | $64.40 | 6.867% | $68.8223 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 10.106% | $273.5804 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
Purchase #5 | $229.26 | 4.569% | $239.7349 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
Purchase #6 | $181.70 | 3.748% | $188.5101 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #7 | $88.76 | 13.510% | $100.7515 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.01 | $931.1873 | $931.18 | $931.20 | $931.20 |