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 | $51.69 | 5.391% | $54.4766 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.41 | 12.711% | $42.1652 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $134.77 | 8.773% | $146.5934 | $146.59 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #4 | $28.41 | 5.385% | $29.9399 | $29.94 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $95.72 | 9.819% | $105.1187 | $105.12 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
Purchase #6 | $58.75 | 12.462% | $66.0714 | $66.07 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
Purchase #7 | $187.38 | 3.473% | $193.8877 | $193.89 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $594.13 | $638.2529 | $638.26 | $638.25 | $638.30 |