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 | $40.85 | 9.703% | $44.8137 | $44.81 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
Purchase #2 | $109.66 | 9.749% | $120.3508 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
Purchase #3 | $23.65 | 3.866% | $24.5643 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
Purchase #4 | $33.96 | 11.635% | $37.9112 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
Purchase #5 | $35.42 | 3.609% | $36.6983 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
Purchase #6 | $5.72 | 13.111% | $6.4699 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 6.289% | $235.7384 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $471.05 | $506.5466 | $506.54 | $506.50 | $506.60 |