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 | $50.89 | 6.196% | $54.0431 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
Purchase #2 | $160.61 | 4.841% | $168.3851 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #3 | $18.62 | 7.316% | $19.9822 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
Purchase #4 | $13.50 | 9.501% | $14.7826 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
Purchase #5 | $42.89 | 6.119% | $45.5144 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #6 | $121.96 | 12.277% | $136.933 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
Purchase #7 | $114.52 | 4.808% | $120.0261 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $522.99 | $559.6665 | $559.66 | $559.75 | $559.60 |