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 | $48.50 | 8.266% | $52.509 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.44 | 3.191% | $129.4428 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
Purchase #3 | $94.91 | 4.783% | $99.4495 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
Purchase #4 | $222.26 | 11.268% | $247.3043 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #5 | $86.99 | 13.505% | $98.738 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
Purchase #6 | $56.77 | 3.321% | $58.6553 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
Purchase #7 | $49.82 | 4.258% | $51.9413 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.69 | $738.0402 | $738.04 | $738.05 | $737.90 |