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 | $51.88 | 8.858% | $56.4755 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.81 | 9.231% | $17.2694 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #3 | $51.96 | 7.509% | $55.8617 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
Purchase #4 | $243.32 | 13.245% | $275.5477 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
Purchase #5 | $220.85 | 8.453% | $239.5185 | $239.52 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
Purchase #6 | $140.41 | 10.664% | $155.3833 | $155.38 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #7 | $28.88 | 12.323% | $32.4389 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $753.11 | $832.4950 | $832.50 | $832.50 | $832.50 |