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 | $40.50 | 7.159% | $43.3994 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #2 | $56.83 | 11.658% | $63.4552 | $63.46 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
Purchase #3 | $23.58 | 5.495% | $24.8757 | $24.88 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
Purchase #4 | $80.69 | 12.334% | $90.6423 | $90.64 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.82 | 6.282% | $178.3625 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
Purchase #6 | $228.70 | 5.599% | $241.5049 | $241.50 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #7 | $40.78 | 8.346% | $44.1835 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $638.90 | $686.4235 | $686.42 | $686.45 | $686.50 |