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 | $43.38 | 5.257% | $45.6605 | $45.66 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
Purchase #2 | $22.27 | 8.425% | $24.1462 | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
Purchase #3 | $133.50 | 8.382% | $144.69 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
Purchase #4 | $31.98 | 10.767% | $35.4233 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #5 | $76.77 | 7.158% | $82.2652 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #6 | $160.62 | 6.855% | $171.6305 | $171.63 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
Purchase #7 | $5.28 | 8.702% | $5.7395 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $473.80 | $509.5552 | $509.56 | $509.55 | $509.50 |