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 | $40.28 | 5.580% | $42.5276 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.85 | 9.534% | $115.9417 | $115.94 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
Purchase #3 | $118.65 | 11.749% | $132.5902 | $132.59 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
Purchase #4 | $14.78 | 7.823% | $15.9362 | $15.94 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
Purchase #5 | $210.79 | 5.811% | $223.039 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
Purchase #6 | $49.77 | 11.274% | $55.3811 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #7 | $54.54 | 4.324% | $56.8983 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $594.66 | $642.3141 | $642.32 | $642.40 | $642.20 |