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 | $51.58 | 5.833% | $54.5887 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #2 | $25.90 | 4.130% | $26.9697 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
Purchase #3 | $198.50 | 12.666% | $223.642 | $223.64 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
Purchase #4 | $7.31 | 5.448% | $7.7082 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
Purchase #5 | $104.30 | 7.270% | $111.8826 | $111.88 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
Purchase #6 | $46.88 | 7.300% | $50.3022 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #7 | $166.75 | 9.382% | $182.3945 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $601.22 | $657.4879 | $657.48 | $657.50 | $657.50 |