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 | $39.95 | 12.324% | $44.8734 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
Purchase #2 | $95.75 | 9.218% | $104.5762 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #3 | $53.71 | 4.189% | $55.9599 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
Purchase #4 | $48.79 | 13.685% | $55.4669 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #5 | $219.26 | 3.871% | $227.7476 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #6 | $42.43 | 12.488% | $47.7287 | $47.73 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
Purchase #7 | $42.58 | 4.839% | $44.6404 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.47 | $580.9931 | $581.00 | $581.00 | $581.00 |