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 | $156.81 | 13.813% | $178.4702 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.38 | 10.632% | $111.0524 | $111.05 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
Purchase #3 | $51.98 | 10.797% | $57.5923 | $57.59 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
Purchase #4 | $34.90 | 12.450% | $39.2451 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #5 | $122.49 | 12.526% | $137.8331 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
Purchase #6 | $5.94 | 7.317% | $6.3746 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
Purchase #7 | $38.86 | 4.693% | $40.6837 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $511.36 | $571.2514 | $571.24 | $571.25 | $571.30 |