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 | $146.75 | 5.830% | $155.3055 | $155.31 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
Purchase #2 | $48.67 | 11.301% | $54.1702 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #3 | $57.40 | 7.161% | $61.5104 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
Purchase #4 | $38.32 | 6.840% | $40.9411 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #5 | $61.82 | 12.817% | $69.7435 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 5.629% | $31.2451 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
Purchase #7 | $154.82 | 7.641% | $166.6498 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.36 | $579.5656 | $579.57 | $579.55 | $579.40 |