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 | $41.78 | 6.298% | $44.4113 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #2 | $73.54 | 7.851% | $79.3136 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
Purchase #3 | $10.61 | 12.683% | $11.9557 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
Purchase #4 | $160.70 | 8.390% | $174.1827 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
Purchase #5 | $71.34 | 7.428% | $76.6391 | $76.64 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
Purchase #6 | $53.87 | 5.180% | $56.6605 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
Purchase #7 | $43.69 | 10.706% | $48.3675 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $455.53 | $491.5304 | $491.53 | $491.50 | $491.60 |