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 | $52.79 | 12.694% | $59.4912 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.69 | 5.208% | $15.4551 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $82.37 | 11.523% | $91.8615 | $91.86 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
Purchase #4 | $48.39 | 5.491% | $51.0471 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
Purchase #5 | $193.74 | 8.331% | $209.8805 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
Purchase #6 | $112.32 | 4.324% | $117.1767 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
Purchase #7 | $128.66 | 8.497% | $139.5922 | $139.59 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $632.96 | $684.5043 | $684.51 | $684.55 | $684.60 |