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 | $42.99 | 8.230% | $46.5281 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $12.98 | 8.149% | $14.0377 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
Purchase #3 | $113.77 | 8.493% | $123.4325 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #4 | $70.31 | 13.159% | $79.5621 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
Purchase #5 | $183.43 | 9.219% | $200.3404 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $16.55 | 10.459% | $18.281 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #7 | $49.72 | 12.348% | $55.8594 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $489.75 | $538.0412 | $538.04 | $538.10 | $538.00 |