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 | $45.73 | 5.448% | $48.2214 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #2 | $40.52 | 6.337% | $43.0878 | $43.09 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
Purchase #3 | $44.54 | 9.115% | $48.5998 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #4 | $59.40 | 6.730% | $63.3976 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
Purchase #5 | $17.84 | 5.487% | $18.8189 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #6 | $139.54 | 11.159% | $155.1113 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
Purchase #7 | $156.40 | 10.193% | $172.3419 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $503.97 | $549.5787 | $549.58 | $549.55 | $549.50 |