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 | $52.52 | 13.265% | $59.4868 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $221.32 | 3.229% | $228.4664 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
Purchase #3 | $15.64 | 12.540% | $17.6013 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
Purchase #4 | $144.55 | 11.154% | $160.6731 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
Purchase #5 | $154.95 | 6.632% | $165.2263 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $48.28 | 3.863% | $50.1451 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
Purchase #7 | $47.79 | 4.767% | $50.0681 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $685.05 | $731.6671 | $731.68 | $731.65 | $731.70 |