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 | $38.29 | 13.260% | $43.3673 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #2 | $22.87 | 4.503% | $23.8998 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
Purchase #3 | $65.88 | 10.605% | $72.8666 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 10.737% | $8.2831 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #5 | $152.88 | 9.534% | $167.4556 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
Purchase #6 | $89.98 | 3.862% | $93.455 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
Purchase #7 | $108.42 | 6.685% | $115.6679 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $485.80 | $524.9953 | $525.01 | $524.95 | $525.20 |