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 | $40.79 | 13.736% | $46.3929 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #2 | $45.73 | 8.699% | $49.7081 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #3 | $74.55 | 12.199% | $83.6444 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
Purchase #4 | $54.89 | 6.555% | $58.488 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #5 | $142.35 | 11.870% | $159.2469 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #6 | $144.59 | 13.833% | $164.5911 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
Purchase #7 | $49.29 | 9.443% | $53.9445 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $552.19 | $616.0159 | $616.01 | $616.05 | $615.90 |