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 | $42.64 | 13.840% | $48.5414 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.99 | 3.802% | $21.788 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #3 | $25.76 | 11.514% | $28.726 | $28.73 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
Purchase #4 | $53.66 | 6.540% | $57.1694 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
Purchase #5 | $213.42 | 4.450% | $222.9172 | $222.92 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
Purchase #6 | $141.72 | 10.598% | $156.7395 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
Purchase #7 | $52.94 | 5.290% | $55.7405 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.13 | $591.6220 | $591.63 | $591.65 | $591.50 |