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 | $193.76 | 3.455% | $200.4544 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.74 | 12.345% | $58.1273 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
Purchase #3 | $10.34 | 4.284% | $10.783 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
Purchase #4 | $48.98 | 5.166% | $51.5103 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #5 | $138.28 | 13.725% | $157.2589 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
Purchase #6 | $6.55 | 12.443% | $7.365 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
Purchase #7 | $51.79 | 5.771% | $54.7788 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $501.44 | $540.2777 | $540.28 | $540.30 | $540.40 |