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 | $49.54 | 4.188% | $51.6147 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $146.66 | 8.564% | $159.22 | $159.22 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $40.66 | 5.510% | $42.9004 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #4 | $9.46 | 4.835% | $9.9174 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
Purchase #5 | $19.39 | 6.422% | $20.6352 | $20.64 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
Purchase #6 | $83.28 | 11.196% | $92.604 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
Purchase #7 | $163.40 | 13.241% | $185.0358 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $512.39 | $561.9275 | $561.93 | $561.90 | $561.80 |