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 | $50.52 | 3.470% | $52.273 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #2 | $56.54 | 9.188% | $61.7349 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
Purchase #3 | $187.57 | 12.637% | $211.2732 | $211.27 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
Purchase #4 | $13.30 | 10.334% | $14.6744 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
Purchase #5 | $76.53 | 3.344% | $79.0892 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
Purchase #6 | $48.74 | 13.607% | $55.3721 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
Purchase #7 | $139.44 | 11.506% | $155.484 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $572.64 | $629.9008 | $629.88 | $629.85 | $630.00 |