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 | $48.69 | 5.259% | $51.2506 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
Purchase #2 | $43.57 | 13.870% | $49.6132 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #3 | $153.39 | 9.639% | $168.1753 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #4 | $248.83 | 8.404% | $269.7417 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
Purchase #5 | $50.61 | 13.584% | $57.4849 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #6 | $175.96 | 10.390% | $194.2422 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
Purchase #7 | $78.55 | 3.774% | $81.5145 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.60 | $872.0224 | $872.01 | $872.05 | $872.00 |