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 | $52.98 | 10.166% | $58.3659 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $201.34 | 5.420% | $212.2526 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
Purchase #3 | $161.96 | 4.356% | $169.015 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #4 | $39.73 | 4.448% | $41.4972 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $17.41 | 6.635% | $18.5652 | $18.57 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
Purchase #6 | $21.69 | 4.839% | $22.7396 | $22.74 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
Purchase #7 | $19.47 | 3.121% | $20.0777 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $514.58 | $542.5132 | $542.53 | $542.50 | $542.60 |