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 | $48.42 | 3.243% | $49.9903 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #2 | $139.58 | 13.737% | $158.7541 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #3 | $250.56 | 8.813% | $272.6419 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
Purchase #4 | $153.45 | 4.375% | $160.1634 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #5 | $49.30 | 11.812% | $55.1233 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #6 | $21.37 | 4.656% | $22.365 | $22.37 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
Purchase #7 | $220.88 | 9.292% | $241.4042 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.56 | $960.4422 | $960.43 | $960.40 | $960.50 |