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 | $48.96 | 3.722% | $50.7823 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #2 | $51.82 | 10.315% | $57.1652 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
Purchase #3 | $55.81 | 6.756% | $59.5805 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #4 | $40.52 | 10.145% | $44.6308 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.32 | 5.181% | $175.9888 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Purchase #6 | $172.46 | 8.643% | $187.3657 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #7 | $33.50 | 3.594% | $34.704 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $570.39 | $610.2173 | $610.22 | $610.25 | $610.30 |