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 | $38.48 | 8.436% | $41.7262 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
Purchase #2 | $41.74 | 10.798% | $46.2471 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.75 | 5.511% | $53.5468 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
Purchase #4 | $116.55 | 9.732% | $127.8926 | $127.89 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
Purchase #5 | $46.94 | 3.568% | $48.6148 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #6 | $191.71 | 4.810% | $200.9313 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
Purchase #7 | $21.57 | 8.873% | $23.4839 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $507.74 | $542.4427 | $542.44 | $542.50 | $542.30 |