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 | $155.42 | 10.295% | $171.4205 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #2 | $166.33 | 13.731% | $189.1688 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
Purchase #3 | $14.58 | 3.325% | $15.0648 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
Purchase #4 | $89.34 | 12.740% | $100.7219 | $100.72 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #5 | $21.55 | 13.201% | $24.3948 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #6 | $39.74 | 6.382% | $42.2762 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #7 | $43.48 | 5.177% | $45.731 | $45.73 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $530.44 | $588.7780 | $588.77 | $588.75 | $588.80 |