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 | $48.72 | 3.188% | $50.2732 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $22.61 | 12.859% | $25.5174 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
Purchase #3 | $48.31 | 13.516% | $54.8396 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $115.59 | 6.251% | $122.8155 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
Purchase #5 | $86.94 | 10.784% | $96.3156 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #6 | $141.68 | 3.509% | $146.6516 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
Purchase #7 | $46.79 | 3.610% | $48.4791 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.64 | $544.8920 | $544.90 | $544.85 | $544.90 |