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 | $48.31 | 5.285% | $50.8632 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #2 | $144.80 | 9.502% | $158.5589 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #3 | $130.77 | 7.388% | $140.4313 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
Purchase #4 | $17.96 | 11.828% | $20.0843 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #5 | $90.83 | 3.538% | $94.0436 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
Purchase #6 | $179.79 | 11.820% | $201.0412 | $201.04 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
Purchase #7 | $116.85 | 13.373% | $132.4764 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $729.31 | $797.4989 | $797.49 | $797.55 | $797.50 |