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 | $45.46 | 7.400% | $48.824 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
Purchase #2 | $16.82 | 9.334% | $18.39 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $85.56 | 8.218% | $92.5913 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
Purchase #4 | $52.79 | 3.409% | $54.5896 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #5 | $146.90 | 8.312% | $159.1103 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
Purchase #6 | $112.34 | 8.317% | $121.6833 | $121.68 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
Purchase #7 | $40.41 | 3.637% | $41.8797 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $500.28 | $537.0682 | $537.06 | $537.10 | $537.10 |