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 | $45.31 | 11.628% | $50.5786 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $163.71 | 6.600% | $174.5149 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #3 | $201.85 | 9.773% | $221.5768 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #4 | $46.42 | 8.326% | $50.2849 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #5 | $83.55 | 3.626% | $86.5795 | $86.58 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #6 | $171.40 | 3.187% | $176.8625 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
Purchase #7 | $75.53 | 5.619% | $79.774 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $787.77 | $840.1712 | $840.16 | $840.20 | $840.30 |