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 | $50.29 | 6.468% | $53.5428 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 3.687% | $18.4044 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.94 | 3.573% | $85.9034 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #4 | $16.48 | 9.673% | $18.0741 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
Purchase #5 | $50.56 | 7.774% | $54.4905 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #6 | $56.41 | 6.228% | $59.9232 | $59.92 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #7 | $7.74 | 12.742% | $8.7262 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $282.17 | $299.0646 | $299.05 | $299.05 | $299.00 |