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 | $49.66 | 9.693% | $54.4735 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $150.39 | 5.440% | $158.5712 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #3 | $92.71 | 12.205% | $104.0253 | $104.03 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
Purchase #4 | $28.83 | 3.353% | $29.7967 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #5 | $150.57 | 6.399% | $160.205 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #6 | $10.56 | 9.728% | $11.5873 | $11.59 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
Purchase #7 | $206.81 | 3.121% | $213.2645 | $213.26 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.53 | $731.9235 | $731.93 | $731.90 | $732.00 |