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 | $40.84 | 10.810% | $45.2548 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $103.97 | 12.865% | $117.3457 | $117.35 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
Purchase #3 | $208.50 | 3.111% | $214.9864 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #4 | $15.82 | 3.150% | $16.3183 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #5 | $66.69 | 11.302% | $74.2273 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
Purchase #6 | $73.32 | 3.218% | $75.6794 | $75.68 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
Purchase #7 | $11.74 | 4.734% | $12.2958 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $520.88 | $556.1077 | $556.12 | $556.15 | $556.10 |