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 | $43.88 | 4.309% | $45.7708 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $240.32 | 7.478% | $258.2911 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 12.817% | $54.9532 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
Purchase #4 | $11.58 | 9.464% | $12.6759 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
Purchase #5 | $18.54 | 13.110% | $20.9706 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
Purchase #6 | $71.91 | 9.404% | $78.6724 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #7 | $159.62 | 9.742% | $175.1702 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $594.56 | $646.5042 | $646.50 | $646.45 | $646.70 |