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 | $43.75 | 6.178% | $46.4529 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.26 | 13.712% | $137.8872 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
Purchase #3 | $78.62 | 6.653% | $83.8506 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
Purchase #4 | $57.48 | 6.467% | $61.1972 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
Purchase #5 | $62.58 | 8.326% | $67.7904 | $67.79 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
Purchase #6 | $152.46 | 6.185% | $161.8897 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
Purchase #7 | $52.65 | 6.677% | $56.1654 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $568.80 | $615.2334 | $615.24 | $615.25 | $615.40 |