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 | $44.69 | 12.706% | $50.3683 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $131.26 | 9.538% | $143.7796 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #3 | $84.94 | 6.610% | $90.5545 | $90.55 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
Purchase #4 | $45.54 | 12.280% | $51.1323 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
Purchase #5 | $9.37 | 3.578% | $9.7053 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
Purchase #6 | $185.91 | 12.411% | $208.9833 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
Purchase #7 | $30.48 | 4.530% | $31.8607 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $532.19 | $586.3840 | $586.38 | $586.40 | $586.50 |