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 | $51.36 | 11.865% | $57.4539 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 13.567% | $89.4908 | $89.49 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #3 | $48.48 | 13.117% | $54.8391 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $12.53 | 7.167% | $13.428 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
Purchase #5 | $24.50 | 7.869% | $26.4279 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
Purchase #6 | $85.64 | 10.267% | $94.4327 | $94.43 | $94.45 | $94.40 |
Purchase #7 | $212.92 | 3.102% | $219.5248 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $514.23 | $555.5972 | $555.59 | $555.65 | $555.50 |