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 | $49.36 | 13.230% | $55.8903 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 8.847% | $180.0874 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #3 | $42.62 | 11.854% | $47.6722 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
Purchase #4 | $25.42 | 9.482% | $27.8303 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #5 | $157.42 | 8.350% | $170.5646 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #6 | $83.60 | 7.591% | $89.9461 | $89.95 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
Purchase #7 | $18.53 | 5.337% | $19.5189 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.40 | $591.5098 | $591.51 | $591.50 | $591.50 |