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 | $5.25 | 4.634% | $5.4933 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.79 | 9.245% | $32.5441 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
Purchase #3 | $28.56 | 6.717% | $30.4784 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #4 | $91.43 | 9.246% | $99.8836 | $99.88 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #5 | $160.58 | 4.179% | $167.2906 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #6 | $129.34 | 5.543% | $136.5093 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #7 | $200.28 | 11.609% | $223.5305 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $645.23 | $695.7298 | $695.72 | $695.80 | $695.70 |