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 | $141.96 | 10.219% | $156.4669 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.40 | 11.787% | $69.7551 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
Purchase #3 | $151.56 | 9.269% | $165.6081 | $165.61 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
Purchase #4 | $23.43 | 5.718% | $24.7697 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
Purchase #5 | $55.70 | 3.156% | $57.4579 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #6 | $10.76 | 8.115% | $11.6332 | $11.63 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
Purchase #7 | $102.95 | 5.689% | $108.8068 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $548.76 | $594.4977 | $594.51 | $594.45 | $594.60 |