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 | $44.26 | 13.200% | $50.1023 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #2 | $6.30 | 3.598% | $6.5267 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
Purchase #3 | $41.53 | 13.696% | $47.2179 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.91 | 8.645% | $260.6502 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
Purchase #5 | $240.73 | 6.413% | $256.168 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #6 | $104.84 | 4.777% | $109.8482 | $109.85 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.78 | 11.332% | $276.9717 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $926.35 | $1,007.4850 | $1,007.49 | $1,007.45 | $1,007.50 |