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 | $49.77 | 11.498% | $55.4926 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.64 | 9.519% | $17.1288 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
Purchase #3 | $53.62 | 9.739% | $58.8421 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
Purchase #4 | $90.88 | 4.771% | $95.2159 | $95.22 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #5 | $112.80 | 7.668% | $121.4495 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 4.649% | $232.2475 | $232.25 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
Purchase #7 | $49.98 | 11.873% | $55.9141 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $594.62 | $636.2905 | $636.29 | $636.30 | $636.10 |