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 | $50.58 | 10.341% | $55.8105 | $55.81 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $17.85 | 8.632% | $19.3908 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #3 | $41.29 | 10.643% | $45.6845 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #4 | $36.55 | 10.374% | $40.3417 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #5 | $77.79 | 13.616% | $88.3819 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
Purchase #6 | $181.61 | 9.152% | $198.2309 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 12.559% | $146.6081 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $535.92 | $594.4484 | $594.44 | $594.50 | $594.40 |