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 | $35.58 | 8.457% | $38.589 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $81.75 | 7.463% | $87.851 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
Purchase #3 | $46.69 | 6.539% | $49.7431 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
Purchase #4 | $181.40 | 11.244% | $201.7966 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
Purchase #5 | $11.87 | 3.287% | $12.2602 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
Purchase #6 | $47.42 | 6.683% | $50.5891 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #7 | $43.34 | 4.721% | $45.3861 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $448.05 | $486.2151 | $486.22 | $486.25 | $486.30 |