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 | $39.62 | 13.780% | $45.0796 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
Purchase #2 | $34.84 | 9.646% | $38.2007 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #3 | $32.45 | 7.317% | $34.8244 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #4 | $92.35 | 3.778% | $95.839 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.28 | 6.496% | $170.6918 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.28 | 4.247% | $165.0022 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #7 | $26.45 | 9.120% | $28.8622 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.27 | $578.4999 | $578.49 | $578.50 | $578.50 |