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 | $50.85 | 3.301% | $52.5286 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.97 | 4.167% | $14.5521 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
Purchase #3 | $158.43 | 5.758% | $167.5524 | $167.55 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
Purchase #4 | $19.40 | 9.480% | $21.2391 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
Purchase #5 | $205.71 | 11.673% | $229.7225 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #6 | $13.50 | 5.636% | $14.2609 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
Purchase #7 | $40.42 | 12.741% | $45.5699 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $502.28 | $545.4255 | $545.42 | $545.40 | $545.50 |