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 | $48.83 | 3.361% | $50.4712 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.80 | 9.543% | $95.0833 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
Purchase #3 | $99.83 | 9.670% | $109.4836 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
Purchase #4 | $228.68 | 3.837% | $237.4545 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
Purchase #5 | $176.51 | 9.644% | $193.5326 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
Purchase #6 | $127.29 | 11.560% | $142.0047 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
Purchase #7 | $85.41 | 3.616% | $88.4984 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $853.35 | $916.5283 | $916.51 | $916.55 | $916.60 |