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 | $27.63 | 6.585% | $29.4494 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
Purchase #2 | $22.39 | 7.369% | $24.0399 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
Purchase #3 | $126.30 | 3.747% | $131.0325 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
Purchase #4 | $178.43 | 10.229% | $196.6816 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #5 | $66.46 | 8.818% | $72.3204 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #6 | $79.90 | 9.494% | $87.4857 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #7 | $42.60 | 6.802% | $45.4977 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.71 | $586.5072 | $586.51 | $586.55 | $586.40 |