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 | $48.92 | 12.772% | $55.1681 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $93.30 | 3.196% | $96.2819 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #3 | $53.44 | 12.559% | $60.1515 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
Purchase #4 | $96.33 | 11.241% | $107.1585 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
Purchase #5 | $45.75 | 5.211% | $48.134 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
Purchase #6 | $246.36 | 11.447% | $274.5608 | $274.56 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
Purchase #7 | $5.28 | 13.396% | $5.9873 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $589.38 | $647.4421 | $647.44 | $647.45 | $647.60 |