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 | $45.85 | 5.541% | $48.3905 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #2 | $176.47 | 5.304% | $185.83 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #3 | $30.33 | 7.749% | $32.6803 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
Purchase #4 | $31.56 | 11.695% | $35.2509 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #5 | $59.78 | 4.364% | $62.3888 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
Purchase #6 | $18.92 | 11.350% | $21.0674 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
Purchase #7 | $14.45 | 7.646% | $15.5548 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $377.36 | $401.1627 | $401.16 | $401.20 | $401.30 |