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 | $41.69 | 13.713% | $47.4069 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #2 | $117.79 | 4.874% | $123.5311 | $123.53 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.75 | 12.222% | $78.2748 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $100.63 | 6.490% | $107.1609 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
Purchase #5 | $9.84 | 5.211% | $10.3528 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
Purchase #6 | $45.99 | 13.350% | $52.1297 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
Purchase #7 | $157.82 | 3.737% | $163.7177 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $543.51 | $582.5739 | $582.57 | $582.55 | $582.60 |