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 | $53.74 | 3.248% | $55.4855 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.56 | 13.216% | $99.1319 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
Purchase #3 | $62.71 | 13.391% | $71.1075 | $71.11 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #4 | $58.37 | 12.135% | $65.4532 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
Purchase #5 | $50.32 | 8.704% | $54.6999 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #6 | $143.62 | 8.720% | $156.1437 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
Purchase #7 | $87.89 | 5.398% | $92.6343 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.21 | $594.6560 | $594.65 | $594.70 | $594.60 |