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 | $46.73 | 10.288% | $51.5376 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.50 | 11.749% | $56.4332 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
Purchase #3 | $69.40 | 12.818% | $78.2957 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $85.57 | 4.425% | $89.3565 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
Purchase #5 | $221.34 | 13.208% | $250.5746 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #6 | $13.35 | 4.533% | $13.9552 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
Purchase #7 | $40.51 | 13.340% | $45.914 | $45.91 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $527.40 | $586.0668 | $586.07 | $586.05 | $586.10 |