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 | $40.77 | 11.401% | $45.4182 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $176.97 | 3.304% | $182.8171 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #3 | $48.70 | 3.261% | $50.2881 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 10.714% | $16.3303 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
Purchase #5 | $91.91 | 10.139% | $101.2288 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
Purchase #6 | $162.25 | 7.663% | $174.6832 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
Purchase #7 | $50.42 | 10.768% | $55.8492 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $585.77 | $626.6149 | $626.62 | $626.65 | $626.50 |