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 | $52.26 | 13.846% | $59.4959 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.55 | 13.318% | $159.2684 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
Purchase #3 | $211.53 | 7.410% | $227.2044 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
Purchase #4 | $5.69 | 4.392% | $5.9399 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
Purchase #5 | $187.89 | 5.661% | $198.5265 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
Purchase #6 | $60.49 | 4.856% | $63.4274 | $63.43 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
Purchase #7 | $121.42 | 6.364% | $129.1472 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $779.83 | $843.0097 | $843.02 | $843.05 | $842.90 |