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 | $5.27 | 3.752% | $5.4677 | $5.47 | $5.45 | $5.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.33 | 4.515% | $41.1057 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #3 | $51.29 | 11.329% | $57.1006 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
Purchase #4 | $188.42 | 7.445% | $202.4479 | $202.45 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #5 | $16.76 | 11.798% | $18.7373 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
Purchase #6 | $166.34 | 8.797% | $180.9729 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #7 | $114.64 | 12.412% | $128.8691 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $582.05 | $634.7012 | $634.71 | $634.65 | $634.70 |