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 | $44.46 | 13.728% | $50.5635 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #2 | $157.45 | 3.701% | $163.2772 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
Purchase #3 | $43.73 | 6.547% | $46.593 | $46.59 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
Purchase #4 | $6.90 | 10.831% | $7.6473 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
Purchase #5 | $61.70 | 12.755% | $69.5698 | $69.57 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
Purchase #6 | $224.50 | 6.588% | $239.2901 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
Purchase #7 | $31.78 | 8.539% | $34.4937 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $570.52 | $611.4346 | $611.43 | $611.45 | $611.50 |