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 | $49.72 | 5.524% | $52.4665 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #2 | $178.76 | 7.569% | $192.2903 | $192.29 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
Purchase #3 | $19.32 | 7.282% | $20.7269 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
Purchase #4 | $68.56 | 5.330% | $72.2142 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #5 | $17.30 | 7.128% | $18.5331 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
Purchase #6 | $91.56 | 7.173% | $98.1276 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
Purchase #7 | $113.67 | 6.702% | $121.2882 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $538.89 | $575.6468 | $575.65 | $575.70 | $575.60 |