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 | $50.83 | 11.250% | $56.5484 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.78 | 4.723% | $168.3736 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
Purchase #3 | $128.78 | 12.525% | $144.9097 | $144.91 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
Purchase #4 | $7.70 | 9.705% | $8.4473 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
Purchase #5 | $142.55 | 7.380% | $153.0702 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
Purchase #6 | $30.32 | 8.224% | $32.8135 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
Purchase #7 | $45.78 | 10.795% | $50.722 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $566.74 | $614.8847 | $614.88 | $614.80 | $614.80 |