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 | $15.75 | 4.553% | $16.4671 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.67 | 6.765% | $42.3537 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $183.85 | 6.772% | $196.3003 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #4 | $42.74 | 9.687% | $46.8802 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #5 | $59.56 | 6.613% | $63.4987 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
Purchase #6 | $48.37 | 12.200% | $54.2711 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #7 | $52.86 | 4.681% | $55.3344 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $442.80 | $475.1055 | $475.10 | $475.10 | $475.20 |