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 | $25.49 | 7.680% | $27.4476 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
Purchase #2 | $44.96 | 6.761% | $47.9997 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #3 | $55.59 | 5.435% | $58.6113 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #4 | $49.70 | 5.873% | $52.6189 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #5 | $64.89 | 4.853% | $68.0391 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
Purchase #6 | $84.99 | 7.398% | $91.2776 | $91.28 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #7 | $180.25 | 3.298% | $186.1946 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $505.87 | $532.1888 | $532.19 | $532.20 | $532.10 |