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 | $51.52 | 13.368% | $58.4072 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 11.513% | $44.0811 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #3 | $41.96 | 7.639% | $45.1653 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #4 | $13.51 | 4.724% | $14.1482 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
Purchase #5 | $141.85 | 13.751% | $161.3558 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
Purchase #6 | $83.68 | 6.621% | $89.2205 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
Purchase #7 | $71.29 | 7.307% | $76.4992 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $443.34 | $488.8773 | $488.89 | $488.85 | $488.90 |