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 | $50.31 | 3.221% | $51.9305 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
Purchase #2 | $49.31 | 7.678% | $53.096 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.62 | 10.200% | $42.5592 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $97.78 | 8.576% | $106.1656 | $106.17 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
Purchase #5 | $110.52 | 7.338% | $118.63 | $118.63 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
Purchase #6 | $138.45 | 12.691% | $156.0207 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Purchase #7 | $52.51 | 7.552% | $56.4756 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.50 | $584.8776 | $584.89 | $584.90 | $584.90 |