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 | $45.86 | 12.229% | $51.4682 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.42 | 3.733% | $172.6325 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
Purchase #3 | $48.47 | 3.437% | $50.1359 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
Purchase #4 | $40.66 | 6.466% | $43.2891 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $44.39 | 13.576% | $50.4164 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #6 | $102.90 | 8.801% | $111.9562 | $111.96 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
Purchase #7 | $166.97 | 8.350% | $180.912 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $615.67 | $660.8103 | $660.82 | $660.80 | $660.80 |