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 | $123.41 | 5.719% | $130.4678 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.29 | 11.601% | $88.4884 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #3 | $60.63 | 11.602% | $67.6643 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
Purchase #4 | $7.66 | 6.783% | $8.1796 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #5 | $115.83 | 6.737% | $123.6335 | $123.63 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
Purchase #6 | $39.48 | 5.850% | $41.7896 | $41.79 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #7 | $165.82 | 12.260% | $186.1495 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $592.12 | $646.3727 | $646.37 | $646.40 | $646.40 |