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 | $43.84 | 5.633% | $46.3095 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #2 | $44.28 | 4.292% | $46.1805 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
Purchase #3 | $52.40 | 5.771% | $55.424 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #4 | $103.83 | 13.187% | $117.5221 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
Purchase #5 | $121.83 | 13.756% | $138.5889 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
Purchase #6 | $106.36 | 10.737% | $117.7799 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
Purchase #7 | $138.92 | 13.495% | $157.6673 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.46 | $679.4722 | $679.47 | $679.45 | $679.50 |