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 | $51.89 | 5.499% | $54.7434 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
Purchase #2 | $37.44 | 12.140% | $41.9852 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $35.75 | 10.401% | $39.4684 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #4 | $48.97 | 5.695% | $51.7588 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
Purchase #5 | $204.43 | 11.795% | $228.5425 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $54.46 | 9.384% | $59.5705 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
Purchase #7 | $44.64 | 11.274% | $49.6727 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $477.58 | $525.7415 | $525.74 | $525.70 | $525.80 |