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 | $47.63 | 3.460% | $49.278 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
Purchase #2 | $83.59 | 8.306% | $90.533 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $170.48 | 6.104% | $180.8861 | $180.89 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #4 | $27.72 | 3.411% | $28.6655 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
Purchase #5 | $118.25 | 6.854% | $126.3549 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
Purchase #6 | $39.84 | 3.826% | $41.3643 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
Purchase #7 | $6.89 | 13.132% | $7.7948 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $494.40 | $524.8766 | $524.87 | $524.90 | $525.00 |