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 | $49.88 | 3.434% | $51.5929 | $51.59 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $44.36 | 10.178% | $48.875 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
Purchase #3 | $221.49 | 3.717% | $229.7228 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #4 | $19.95 | 3.214% | $20.5912 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #5 | $37.63 | 5.359% | $39.6466 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
Purchase #6 | $52.70 | 10.256% | $58.1049 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
Purchase #7 | $182.92 | 3.668% | $189.6295 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $608.93 | $638.1629 | $638.16 | $638.20 | $638.10 |