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 | $51.91 | 5.524% | $54.7775 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #2 | $44.35 | 12.268% | $49.7909 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #3 | $46.26 | 10.392% | $51.0673 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
Purchase #4 | $214.55 | 6.684% | $228.8905 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #5 | $187.98 | 12.126% | $210.7745 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
Purchase #6 | $119.62 | 12.469% | $134.5354 | $134.54 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
Purchase #7 | $38.25 | 5.838% | $40.483 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $702.92 | $770.3191 | $770.32 | $770.35 | $770.40 |