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 | $47.80 | 5.607% | $50.4801 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $169.45 | 4.309% | $176.7516 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
Purchase #3 | $95.57 | 6.198% | $101.4934 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
Purchase #4 | $143.55 | 11.731% | $160.3899 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #5 | $56.59 | 10.666% | $62.6259 | $62.63 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
Purchase #6 | $72.25 | 11.379% | $80.4713 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #7 | $190.35 | 5.140% | $200.134 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.56 | $832.3462 | $832.34 | $832.40 | $832.40 |