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 | $50.35 | 5.607% | $53.1731 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
Purchase #2 | $103.40 | 6.261% | $109.8739 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
Purchase #3 | $170.79 | 10.363% | $188.489 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #4 | $47.90 | 10.242% | $52.8059 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Purchase #5 | $51.73 | 5.539% | $54.5953 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #6 | $189.95 | 3.301% | $196.2202 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $192.39 | 5.678% | $203.3139 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $806.51 | $858.4713 | $858.47 | $858.40 | $858.50 |