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 | $46.69 | 10.368% | $51.5308 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $95.74 | 8.164% | $103.5562 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
Purchase #3 | $52.33 | 4.581% | $54.7272 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
Purchase #4 | $12.81 | 7.578% | $13.7807 | $13.78 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
Purchase #5 | $218.81 | 11.738% | $244.4939 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #6 | $37.32 | 4.588% | $39.0322 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
Purchase #7 | $77.62 | 5.272% | $81.7121 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $541.32 | $588.8331 | $588.83 | $588.90 | $588.80 |