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 | $45.43 | 10.866% | $50.3664 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $96.58 | 4.833% | $101.2477 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $79.60 | 7.265% | $85.3829 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #4 | $61.62 | 3.741% | $63.9252 | $63.93 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
Purchase #5 | $159.41 | 7.172% | $170.8429 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
Purchase #6 | $39.29 | 11.817% | $43.9329 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
Purchase #7 | $70.31 | 9.117% | $76.7202 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $552.24 | $592.4182 | $592.42 | $592.45 | $592.30 |