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 | $48.37 | 6.458% | $51.4937 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.48 | 10.720% | $157.7539 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
Purchase #3 | $75.91 | 12.383% | $85.3099 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #4 | $165.58 | 8.866% | $180.2603 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #5 | $39.89 | 3.201% | $41.1669 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
Purchase #6 | $82.54 | 3.392% | $85.3398 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
Purchase #7 | $39.92 | 5.466% | $42.102 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $594.69 | $643.4265 | $643.42 | $643.40 | $643.50 |