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 | $46.40 | 8.839% | $50.5013 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.61 | 4.459% | $25.7074 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
Purchase #3 | $102.70 | 3.629% | $106.427 | $106.43 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
Purchase #4 | $221.58 | 13.795% | $252.147 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
Purchase #5 | $142.48 | 7.746% | $153.5165 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
Purchase #6 | $62.38 | 9.152% | $68.089 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
Purchase #7 | $11.73 | 5.672% | $12.3953 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.88 | $668.7835 | $668.80 | $668.80 | $668.70 |