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 | $39.47 | 3.374% | $40.8017 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $46.75 | 13.311% | $52.9729 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #3 | $39.46 | 10.137% | $43.4601 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #4 | $60.76 | 6.420% | $64.6608 | $64.66 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
Purchase #5 | $43.62 | 4.742% | $45.6885 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
Purchase #6 | $16.49 | 11.382% | $18.3669 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #7 | $244.41 | 11.816% | $273.2895 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $490.96 | $539.2404 | $539.24 | $539.20 | $539.40 |