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 | $49.90 | 5.328% | $52.5587 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $25.25 | 11.616% | $28.183 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.96 | 5.503% | $242.6147 | $242.61 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #4 | $120.95 | 6.260% | $128.5215 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #5 | $32.42 | 3.285% | $33.485 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #6 | $109.52 | 4.319% | $114.2502 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
Purchase #7 | $182.35 | 4.528% | $190.6068 | $190.61 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $750.35 | $790.2199 | $790.22 | $790.20 | $790.30 |