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 | $43.31 | 4.800% | $45.3889 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $15.40 | 11.551% | $17.1789 | $17.18 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #3 | $15.85 | 12.740% | $17.8693 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.82 | 11.600% | $76.8031 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
Purchase #5 | $190.98 | 13.374% | $216.5217 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #6 | $50.91 | 3.405% | $52.6435 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
Purchase #7 | $82.27 | 5.596% | $86.8738 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $467.54 | $513.2792 | $513.27 | $513.25 | $513.30 |