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 | $42.38 | 7.584% | $45.5941 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #2 | $8.71 | 10.752% | $9.6465 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
Purchase #3 | $116.45 | 9.552% | $127.5733 | $127.57 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
Purchase #4 | $111.26 | 3.684% | $115.3588 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
Purchase #5 | $61.50 | 8.818% | $66.9231 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
Purchase #6 | $18.66 | 4.327% | $19.4674 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
Purchase #7 | $190.92 | 3.827% | $198.2265 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.88 | $582.7897 | $582.79 | $582.75 | $582.80 |