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 | $49.51 | 9.312% | $54.1204 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
Purchase #2 | $83.87 | 3.609% | $86.8969 | $86.90 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
Purchase #3 | $35.97 | 7.627% | $38.7134 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #4 | $73.68 | 6.197% | $78.2459 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #5 | $37.72 | 3.823% | $39.162 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
Purchase #6 | $126.61 | 11.498% | $141.1676 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
Purchase #7 | $97.62 | 4.648% | $102.1574 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.98 | $540.4636 | $540.47 | $540.40 | $540.50 |