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 | $45.72 | 10.236% | $50.3999 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $59.95 | 4.226% | $62.4835 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #3 | $234.40 | 6.304% | $249.1766 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #4 | $244.82 | 13.658% | $278.2575 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
Purchase #5 | $86.80 | 8.493% | $94.1719 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
Purchase #6 | $62.51 | 7.278% | $67.0595 | $67.06 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
Purchase #7 | $81.56 | 4.433% | $85.1756 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.76 | $886.7245 | $886.73 | $886.75 | $886.90 |