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 | $51.75 | 6.663% | $55.1981 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $159.77 | 12.253% | $179.3466 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
Purchase #3 | $34.52 | 7.513% | $37.1135 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
Purchase #4 | $21.51 | 8.665% | $23.3738 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
Purchase #5 | $48.40 | 13.795% | $55.0768 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #6 | $142.56 | 5.650% | $150.6146 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #7 | $61.50 | 5.217% | $64.7085 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $520.01 | $565.4319 | $565.43 | $565.40 | $565.40 |