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 | $45.35 | 9.126% | $49.4886 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $63.85 | 10.423% | $70.5051 | $70.51 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Purchase #3 | $72.35 | 6.104% | $76.7662 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
Purchase #4 | $74.64 | 3.796% | $77.4733 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
Purchase #5 | $125.36 | 12.557% | $141.1015 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #6 | $188.99 | 13.377% | $214.2712 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
Purchase #7 | $232.56 | 10.822% | $257.7276 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.10 | $887.3335 | $887.34 | $887.30 | $887.40 |