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 | $189.83 | 5.609% | $200.4776 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $5.26 | 10.286% | $5.801 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #3 | $51.56 | 13.668% | $58.6072 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #4 | $6.66 | 12.643% | $7.502 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #5 | $79.30 | 13.674% | $90.1435 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
Purchase #6 | $151.90 | 4.642% | $158.9512 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #7 | $17.94 | 13.322% | $20.33 | $20.33 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $502.45 | $541.8125 | $541.81 | $541.85 | $541.80 |