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 | $41.52 | 9.305% | $45.3834 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $145.94 | 3.681% | $151.3121 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
Purchase #3 | $46.72 | 4.397% | $48.7743 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
Purchase #4 | $62.89 | 5.531% | $66.3684 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
Purchase #5 | $38.56 | 5.139% | $40.5416 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #6 | $6.96 | 13.727% | $7.9154 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
Purchase #7 | $174.60 | 5.451% | $184.1174 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $517.19 | $544.4126 | $544.41 | $544.35 | $544.40 |