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 | $47.40 | 6.696% | $50.5739 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $184.62 | 11.847% | $206.4919 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #3 | $73.95 | 6.121% | $78.4765 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $162.67 | 3.609% | $168.5408 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $33.44 | 11.801% | $37.3863 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #6 | $84.60 | 10.568% | $93.5405 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
Purchase #7 | $9.88 | 9.832% | $10.8514 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $596.56 | $645.8613 | $645.86 | $645.90 | $645.90 |