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 | $51.58 | 3.698% | $53.4874 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.93 | 13.435% | $99.7434 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
Purchase #3 | $66.32 | 12.320% | $74.4906 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #4 | $90.69 | 4.172% | $94.4736 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
Purchase #5 | $23.92 | 5.438% | $25.2208 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
Purchase #6 | $75.29 | 9.531% | $82.4659 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #7 | $77.77 | 6.722% | $82.9977 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $473.50 | $512.8794 | $512.88 | $512.85 | $512.90 |