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 | $50.28 | 6.452% | $53.5241 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.79 | 11.500% | $64.4359 | $64.44 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 4.603% | $19.4039 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #4 | $118.66 | 4.372% | $123.8478 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #5 | $240.92 | 6.393% | $256.322 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #6 | $9.99 | 11.588% | $11.1476 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
Purchase #7 | $153.45 | 3.180% | $158.3297 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $649.64 | $687.0110 | $687.01 | $687.00 | $686.80 |