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 | $48.66 | 13.513% | $55.2354 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #2 | $58.61 | 11.493% | $65.346 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
Purchase #3 | $61.76 | 7.411% | $66.337 | $66.34 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
Purchase #4 | $211.29 | 10.819% | $234.1495 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
Purchase #5 | $50.76 | 4.735% | $53.1635 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
Purchase #6 | $45.42 | 11.432% | $50.6124 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #7 | $79.31 | 6.651% | $84.5849 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.81 | $609.4287 | $609.43 | $609.45 | $609.30 |