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 | $35.61 | 13.654% | $40.4722 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.81 | 10.427% | $95.8617 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
Purchase #3 | $158.26 | 12.772% | $178.473 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #4 | $130.50 | 8.820% | $142.0101 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
Purchase #5 | $80.51 | 4.388% | $84.0428 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
Purchase #6 | $15.95 | 9.379% | $17.446 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #7 | $38.30 | 11.797% | $42.8183 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $545.94 | $601.1241 | $601.12 | $601.05 | $601.10 |