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 | $50.56 | 10.278% | $55.7566 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.87 | 5.649% | $105.5117 | $105.51 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
Purchase #3 | $166.54 | 3.442% | $172.2723 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #4 | $41.59 | 8.372% | $45.0719 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #5 | $145.44 | 13.111% | $164.5086 | $164.51 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #6 | $47.50 | 4.314% | $49.5492 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
Purchase #7 | $57.95 | 7.182% | $62.112 | $62.11 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.45 | $654.7823 | $654.78 | $654.70 | $654.80 |