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 | $143.50 | 3.444% | $148.4421 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.64 | 10.674% | $44.9779 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Purchase #3 | $130.51 | 6.336% | $138.7791 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #4 | $35.43 | 9.833% | $38.9138 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #5 | $92.58 | 3.249% | $95.5879 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $45.51 | 10.157% | $50.1325 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
Purchase #7 | $31.73 | 5.807% | $33.5726 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $519.90 | $550.4059 | $550.40 | $550.45 | $550.40 |