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 | $49.70 | 3.577% | $51.4778 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.45 | 10.614% | $55.8048 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #3 | $40.71 | 4.443% | $42.5187 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $78.67 | 3.675% | $81.5611 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #5 | $42.44 | 13.677% | $48.2445 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
Purchase #6 | $133.78 | 9.634% | $146.6684 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
Purchase #7 | $132.82 | 8.723% | $144.4059 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $528.57 | $570.6812 | $570.68 | $570.65 | $570.70 |