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 | $48.51 | 3.355% | $50.1375 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
Purchase #2 | $73.50 | 12.339% | $82.5692 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $69.57 | 7.766% | $74.9728 | $74.97 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
Purchase #4 | $176.62 | 8.311% | $191.2989 | $191.30 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
Purchase #5 | $32.28 | 6.412% | $34.3498 | $34.35 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
Purchase #6 | $61.60 | 12.535% | $69.3216 | $69.32 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
Purchase #7 | $47.69 | 9.394% | $52.17 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $509.77 | $554.8198 | $554.82 | $554.75 | $554.80 |