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 | $158.65 | 12.395% | $178.3147 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #2 | $90.48 | 7.695% | $97.4424 | $97.44 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $31.73 | 11.481% | $35.3729 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
Purchase #4 | $96.45 | 8.220% | $104.3782 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
Purchase #5 | $27.89 | 3.767% | $28.9406 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
Purchase #6 | $58.77 | 4.855% | $61.6233 | $61.62 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #7 | $28.81 | 12.449% | $32.3966 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $492.78 | $538.4687 | $538.46 | $538.45 | $538.40 |