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 | $147.56 | 7.394% | $158.4706 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.65 | 6.853% | $39.1616 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
Purchase #3 | $99.69 | 11.412% | $111.0666 | $111.07 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
Purchase #4 | $82.81 | 4.484% | $86.5232 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #5 | $37.65 | 13.668% | $42.796 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #6 | $13.99 | 9.460% | $15.3135 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #7 | $81.56 | 9.695% | $89.4672 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $499.91 | $542.7987 | $542.80 | $542.70 | $542.90 |