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 | $48.40 | 8.197% | $52.3673 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #2 | $18.63 | 9.402% | $20.3816 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #3 | $45.55 | 5.378% | $47.9997 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
Purchase #4 | $49.45 | 6.319% | $52.5747 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
Purchase #5 | $27.40 | 6.473% | $29.1736 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
Purchase #6 | $118.40 | 5.841% | $125.3157 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
Purchase #7 | $123.59 | 6.863% | $132.072 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $431.42 | $459.8846 | $459.88 | $459.80 | $460.00 |