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 | $46.90 | 10.594% | $51.8686 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
Purchase #2 | $14.78 | 4.795% | $15.4887 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $14.30 | 8.598% | $15.5295 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
Purchase #4 | $37.74 | 13.741% | $42.9259 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
Purchase #5 | $100.78 | 3.431% | $104.2378 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
Purchase #6 | $51.27 | 6.128% | $54.4118 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #7 | $249.69 | 9.342% | $273.016 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $515.46 | $557.4783 | $557.49 | $557.50 | $557.40 |