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 | $94.95 | 5.836% | $100.4913 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.86 | 5.333% | $168.3853 | $168.39 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 10.412% | $30.1425 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
Purchase #4 | $78.80 | 12.254% | $88.4562 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #5 | $69.72 | 10.519% | $77.0538 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
Purchase #6 | $55.45 | 5.517% | $58.5092 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #7 | $27.46 | 6.804% | $29.3284 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $513.54 | $552.3667 | $552.37 | $552.40 | $552.40 |