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 | $42.99 | 7.405% | $46.1734 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
Purchase #2 | $35.81 | 10.744% | $39.6574 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
Purchase #3 | $98.33 | 5.430% | $103.6693 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
Purchase #4 | $179.89 | 11.309% | $200.2338 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $182.25 | 7.698% | $196.2796 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #6 | $7.71 | 4.819% | $8.0815 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
Purchase #7 | $20.90 | 11.527% | $23.3091 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $567.88 | $617.4041 | $617.40 | $617.40 | $617.50 |