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 | $50.96 | 3.231% | $52.6065 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $34.76 | 5.695% | $36.7396 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
Purchase #3 | $19.94 | 3.116% | $20.5613 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #4 | $88.79 | 7.212% | $95.1935 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #5 | $39.63 | 12.462% | $44.5687 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
Purchase #6 | $104.95 | 6.325% | $111.5881 | $111.59 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
Purchase #7 | $178.89 | 3.544% | $185.2299 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $517.92 | $546.4876 | $546.49 | $546.50 | $546.50 |