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 | $118.73 | 12.432% | $133.4905 | $133.49 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.70 | 7.643% | $76.1036 | $76.10 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
Purchase #3 | $170.81 | 5.840% | $180.7853 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #4 | $51.50 | 8.475% | $55.8646 | $55.86 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
Purchase #5 | $28.45 | 11.649% | $31.7641 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
Purchase #6 | $66.61 | 8.153% | $72.0407 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
Purchase #7 | $35.75 | 12.391% | $40.1798 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $542.55 | $590.2286 | $590.22 | $590.25 | $590.30 |