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 | $52.57 | 5.397% | $55.4072 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $176.70 | 11.207% | $196.5028 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #3 | $30.71 | 8.586% | $33.3468 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
Purchase #4 | $16.85 | 5.591% | $17.7921 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
Purchase #5 | $35.35 | 11.188% | $39.305 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #6 | $247.48 | 4.771% | $259.2873 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #7 | $131.41 | 11.782% | $146.8927 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $691.07 | $748.5339 | $748.54 | $748.55 | $748.50 |