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 | $36.42 | 13.669% | $41.3982 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
Purchase #2 | $32.45 | 6.427% | $34.5356 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #3 | $46.29 | 5.234% | $48.7128 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
Purchase #4 | $121.89 | 4.470% | $127.3385 | $127.34 | $127.35 | $127.30 |
Purchase #5 | $34.77 | 6.724% | $37.1079 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
Purchase #6 | $12.78 | 4.227% | $13.3202 | $13.32 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
Purchase #7 | $186.32 | 9.578% | $204.1657 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $470.92 | $506.5789 | $506.59 | $506.55 | $506.50 |