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 | $49.58 | 10.215% | $54.6446 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
Purchase #2 | $25.83 | 12.717% | $29.1148 | $29.11 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
Purchase #3 | $203.31 | 3.871% | $211.1801 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
Purchase #4 | $28.25 | 5.372% | $29.7676 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
Purchase #5 | $89.63 | 9.864% | $98.4711 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
Purchase #6 | $10.33 | 5.193% | $10.8664 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
Purchase #7 | $86.47 | 10.684% | $95.7085 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $493.40 | $529.7531 | $529.75 | $529.70 | $529.80 |