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 | $50.55 | 5.584% | $53.3727 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
Purchase #2 | $187.94 | 3.809% | $195.0986 | $195.10 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
Purchase #3 | $10.46 | 9.265% | $11.4291 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
Purchase #4 | $44.58 | 6.223% | $47.3542 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
Purchase #5 | $28.62 | 9.405% | $31.3117 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
Purchase #6 | $18.94 | 3.328% | $19.5703 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
Purchase #7 | $176.31 | 11.234% | $196.1167 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $517.40 | $554.2533 | $554.25 | $554.20 | $554.30 |