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 | $39.98 | 11.241% | $44.4742 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.28 | 10.360% | $107.3582 | $107.36 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
Purchase #3 | $121.87 | 11.623% | $136.035 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
Purchase #4 | $87.54 | 6.757% | $93.4551 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
Purchase #5 | $36.64 | 8.275% | $39.672 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
Purchase #6 | $135.88 | 7.860% | $146.5602 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
Purchase #7 | $17.78 | 5.421% | $18.7439 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $536.97 | $586.2986 | $586.30 | $586.25 | $586.40 |