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 | $5.29 | 6.372% | $5.6271 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
Purchase #2 | $34.48 | 4.552% | $36.0495 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
Purchase #3 | $78.43 | 6.609% | $83.6134 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #4 | $15.80 | 11.139% | $17.56 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #5 | $160.41 | 10.719% | $177.6043 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
Purchase #6 | $94.41 | 6.113% | $100.1813 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #7 | $92.99 | 3.110% | $95.882 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $481.81 | $516.5176 | $516.51 | $516.55 | $516.50 |