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 | $42.39 | 7.226% | $45.4531 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.26 | 12.251% | $16.007 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #3 | $32.82 | 12.868% | $37.0433 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
Purchase #4 | $25.81 | 9.625% | $28.2942 | $28.29 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #5 | $48.33 | 4.403% | $50.458 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.53 | 13.318% | $178.5098 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #7 | $211.54 | 10.222% | $233.1636 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $532.68 | $588.9290 | $588.92 | $588.90 | $589.00 |