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 | $42.30 | 9.668% | $46.3896 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #2 | $79.65 | 3.679% | $82.5803 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $132.77 | 10.130% | $146.2196 | $146.22 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
Purchase #4 | $50.66 | 9.174% | $55.3075 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #5 | $159.95 | 5.682% | $169.0384 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
Purchase #6 | $58.40 | 7.114% | $62.5546 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
Purchase #7 | $57.99 | 11.228% | $64.5011 | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $581.72 | $626.5911 | $626.59 | $626.60 | $626.60 |