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 | $39.83 | 13.579% | $45.2385 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #2 | $43.96 | 9.577% | $48.17 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
Purchase #3 | $29.79 | 13.354% | $33.7682 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
Purchase #4 | $142.63 | 12.182% | $160.0052 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #5 | $132.51 | 12.643% | $149.2632 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #6 | $170.46 | 10.789% | $188.8509 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.92 | 9.715% | $50.3811 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $605.10 | $675.6771 | $675.68 | $675.65 | $675.80 |