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 | $49.63 | 10.195% | $54.6898 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #2 | $40.70 | 4.847% | $42.6727 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #3 | $45.27 | 11.582% | $50.5132 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 8.644% | $172.4506 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #5 | $31.89 | 12.496% | $35.875 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #6 | $68.63 | 5.644% | $72.5035 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 9.499% | $143.816 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $526.19 | $572.5208 | $572.52 | $572.50 | $572.60 |