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 | $40.32 | 5.613% | $42.5832 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #2 | $249.96 | 8.106% | $270.2218 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.96 | 9.707% | $55.9067 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
Purchase #4 | $20.54 | 3.820% | $21.3246 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #5 | $41.30 | 8.336% | $44.7428 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
Purchase #6 | $45.72 | 5.520% | $48.2437 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
Purchase #7 | $12.44 | 5.564% | $13.1322 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $461.24 | $496.1550 | $496.14 | $496.15 | $496.00 |