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 | $36.67 | 4.868% | $38.4551 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.86 | 13.405% | $196.0319 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #3 | $86.87 | 3.672% | $90.0599 | $90.06 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
Purchase #4 | $14.97 | 4.585% | $15.6564 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
Purchase #5 | $74.38 | 5.462% | $78.4426 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $117.74 | 12.251% | $132.1643 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 6.476% | $6.133 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $509.25 | $556.9432 | $556.94 | $556.95 | $557.00 |