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 | $48.26 | 8.627% | $52.4234 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $136.44 | 3.673% | $141.4514 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.73 | 6.570% | $174.4871 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #4 | $26.97 | 5.205% | $28.3738 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #5 | $15.69 | 9.377% | $17.1613 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
Purchase #6 | $88.50 | 13.384% | $100.3448 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
Purchase #7 | $114.86 | 3.772% | $119.1925 | $119.19 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $594.45 | $633.4343 | $633.42 | $633.40 | $633.50 |