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 | $48.94 | 4.570% | $51.1766 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $87.72 | 3.849% | $91.0963 | $91.10 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
Purchase #3 | $20.78 | 3.874% | $21.585 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
Purchase #4 | $180.35 | 9.542% | $197.559 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
Purchase #5 | $52.96 | 7.503% | $56.9336 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
Purchase #6 | $138.31 | 3.516% | $143.173 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
Purchase #7 | $22.36 | 13.735% | $25.4311 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.42 | $586.9546 | $586.96 | $587.00 | $587.00 |