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 | $52.49 | 7.588% | $56.4729 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.71 | 7.658% | $42.751 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
Purchase #3 | $12.70 | 10.571% | $14.0425 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
Purchase #4 | $118.46 | 4.139% | $123.3631 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.28 | 12.803% | $83.7901 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #6 | $202.27 | 4.868% | $212.1165 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #7 | $56.26 | 11.742% | $62.866 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $556.17 | $595.4021 | $595.40 | $595.35 | $595.50 |