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 | $50.29 | 11.806% | $56.2272 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 4.765% | $49.5958 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #3 | $54.89 | 8.375% | $59.487 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #4 | $200.50 | 10.250% | $221.0513 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
Purchase #5 | $100.63 | 6.149% | $106.8177 | $106.82 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
Purchase #6 | $46.86 | 3.850% | $48.6641 | $48.66 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
Purchase #7 | $30.60 | 11.281% | $34.052 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $531.11 | $575.8951 | $575.90 | $575.90 | $576.00 |