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 | $12.59 | 7.780% | $13.5695 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
Purchase #2 | $41.34 | 9.249% | $45.1635 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #3 | $23.46 | 13.225% | $26.5626 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
Purchase #4 | $125.69 | 6.183% | $133.4614 | $133.46 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #5 | $165.94 | 5.320% | $174.768 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
Purchase #6 | $20.38 | 10.556% | $22.5313 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
Purchase #7 | $156.38 | 7.255% | $167.7254 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $545.78 | $583.7817 | $583.78 | $583.75 | $583.90 |