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 | $161.95 | 6.490% | $172.4606 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $85.29 | 4.627% | $89.2364 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #3 | $48.33 | 12.133% | $54.1939 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #4 | $94.35 | 9.562% | $103.3717 | $103.37 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
Purchase #5 | $35.53 | 12.344% | $39.9158 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #6 | $64.41 | 12.828% | $72.6725 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #7 | $5.80 | 5.773% | $6.1348 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $495.66 | $537.9857 | $537.98 | $537.95 | $538.00 |