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 | $49.71 | 11.542% | $55.4475 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
Purchase #2 | $173.72 | 8.705% | $188.8423 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
Purchase #3 | $58.92 | 4.597% | $61.6286 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
Purchase #4 | $241.65 | 8.222% | $261.5185 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #5 | $28.84 | 12.627% | $32.4816 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.85 | 3.358% | $19.483 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #7 | $26.71 | 5.292% | $28.1235 | $28.12 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $598.40 | $647.5250 | $647.52 | $647.55 | $647.40 |