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 | $145.46 | 10.333% | $160.4904 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.55 | 6.656% | $29.3837 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
Purchase #3 | $59.87 | 7.479% | $64.3477 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.45 | 3.471% | $29.4375 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
Purchase #5 | $79.32 | 11.303% | $88.2855 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #6 | $193.49 | 10.145% | $213.1196 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
Purchase #7 | $6.82 | 12.175% | $7.6503 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $540.96 | $592.7147 | $592.72 | $592.75 | $592.70 |