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 | $11.54 | 10.518% | $12.7538 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
Purchase #2 | $52.55 | 3.673% | $54.4802 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #3 | $50.44 | 8.865% | $54.9115 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
Purchase #4 | $51.62 | 8.443% | $55.9783 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
Purchase #5 | $86.69 | 6.346% | $92.1913 | $92.19 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
Purchase #6 | $50.83 | 5.347% | $53.5479 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #7 | $168.80 | 8.410% | $182.9961 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $472.47 | $506.8591 | $506.86 | $506.90 | $506.90 |