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 | $46.71 | 8.203% | $50.5416 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.43 | 6.384% | $113.2245 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
Purchase #3 | $128.55 | 10.706% | $142.3126 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #4 | $69.94 | 7.338% | $75.0722 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
Purchase #5 | $18.88 | 12.254% | $21.1936 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #6 | $248.90 | 12.249% | $279.3878 | $279.39 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
Purchase #7 | $67.31 | 12.290% | $75.5824 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.72 | $757.3147 | $757.30 | $757.30 | $757.30 |