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 | $42.70 | 7.291% | $45.8133 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $33.67 | 5.147% | $35.403 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #3 | $52.79 | 8.834% | $57.4535 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #4 | $242.95 | 6.633% | $259.0649 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
Purchase #5 | $70.47 | 3.125% | $72.6722 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #6 | $58.96 | 4.322% | $61.5083 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
Purchase #7 | $15.50 | 5.721% | $16.3868 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $517.04 | $548.3020 | $548.29 | $548.25 | $548.40 |