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 | $45.78 | 3.825% | $47.5311 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.36 | 5.213% | $146.6248 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #3 | $89.78 | 11.846% | $100.4153 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #4 | $165.82 | 3.261% | $171.2274 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
Purchase #5 | $15.54 | 8.196% | $16.8137 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
Purchase #6 | $18.94 | 8.673% | $20.5827 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #7 | $104.96 | 7.424% | $112.7522 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $580.18 | $615.9472 | $615.94 | $615.95 | $615.90 |