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 | $158.65 | 5.519% | $167.4059 | $167.41 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
Purchase #2 | $31.68 | 13.721% | $36.0268 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
Purchase #3 | $19.97 | 5.373% | $21.043 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
Purchase #4 | $24.52 | 12.317% | $27.5401 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #5 | $99.74 | 12.103% | $111.8115 | $111.81 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
Purchase #6 | $63.51 | 6.841% | $67.8547 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.80 | 9.493% | $50.1478 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $443.87 | $481.8298 | $481.83 | $481.85 | $481.70 |