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 | $45.99 | 11.691% | $51.3667 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
Purchase #2 | $32.96 | 3.822% | $34.2197 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
Purchase #3 | $180.96 | 3.770% | $187.7822 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #4 | $24.27 | 6.703% | $25.8968 | $25.90 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
Purchase #5 | $30.95 | 12.489% | $34.8153 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #6 | $146.66 | 4.719% | $153.5809 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
Purchase #7 | $44.67 | 11.454% | $49.7865 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $506.46 | $537.4481 | $537.46 | $537.45 | $537.50 |