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 | $47.25 | 13.247% | $53.5092 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #2 | $60.25 | 6.805% | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
Purchase #3 | $64.47 | 5.406% | $67.9552 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
Purchase #4 | $64.29 | 9.392% | $70.3281 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
Purchase #5 | $170.36 | 4.413% | $177.878 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
Purchase #6 | $32.30 | 5.126% | $33.9557 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
Purchase #7 | $114.48 | 11.157% | $127.2525 | $127.25 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $553.40 | $595.2287 | $595.24 | $595.25 | $595.40 |