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 | $48.61 | 7.648% | $52.3277 | $52.33 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
Purchase #2 | $28.78 | 12.182% | $32.286 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #3 | $36.78 | 12.719% | $41.458 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #4 | $18.26 | 12.180% | $20.4841 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #5 | $246.43 | 9.536% | $269.9296 | $269.93 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
Purchase #6 | $43.68 | 3.141% | $45.052 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #7 | $40.94 | 7.293% | $43.9258 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $463.48 | $505.4632 | $505.47 | $505.55 | $505.50 |