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 | $138.50 | 9.465% | $151.609 | $151.61 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
Purchase #2 | $47.98 | 4.147% | $49.9697 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #3 | $45.86 | 10.314% | $50.59 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #4 | $238.85 | 4.562% | $249.7463 | $249.75 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
Purchase #5 | $7.42 | 12.756% | $8.3665 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
Purchase #6 | $122.89 | 13.437% | $139.4027 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #7 | $164.91 | 11.420% | $183.7427 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.41 | $833.4269 | $833.43 | $833.40 | $833.40 |