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 | $5.30 | 3.653% | $5.4936 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.92 | 11.172% | $42.1564 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $55.93 | 4.582% | $58.4927 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #4 | $143.39 | 7.127% | $153.6094 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
Purchase #5 | $250.96 | 4.783% | $262.9634 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
Purchase #6 | $150.36 | 10.579% | $166.2666 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
Purchase #7 | $208.90 | 4.170% | $217.6111 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $852.76 | $906.5932 | $906.59 | $906.55 | $906.70 |