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 | $55.35 | 3.845% | $57.4782 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.51 | 3.544% | $173.4466 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $64.86 | 5.329% | $68.3164 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
Purchase #4 | $99.74 | 11.523% | $111.233 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #5 | $118.33 | 4.645% | $123.8264 | $123.83 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #6 | $11.86 | 13.670% | $13.4813 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
Purchase #7 | $48.38 | 12.108% | $54.2379 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $566.03 | $602.0198 | $602.03 | $602.10 | $601.90 |