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 | $51.68 | 5.425% | $54.4836 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $191.34 | 13.688% | $217.5306 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
Purchase #3 | $36.89 | 10.200% | $40.6528 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
Purchase #4 | $43.70 | 3.269% | $45.1286 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
Purchase #5 | $60.58 | 6.503% | $64.5195 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #6 | $40.47 | 3.317% | $41.8124 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #7 | $163.42 | 7.255% | $175.2761 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $588.08 | $639.4036 | $639.40 | $639.45 | $639.40 |