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 | $41.47 | 4.543% | $43.354 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.35 | 4.775% | $41.229 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
Purchase #3 | $53.48 | 3.465% | $55.3331 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
Purchase #4 | $170.83 | 10.190% | $188.2376 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
Purchase #5 | $9.54 | 13.587% | $10.8362 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #6 | $56.83 | 4.842% | $59.5817 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #7 | $16.42 | 3.673% | $17.0231 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $387.92 | $415.5947 | $415.59 | $415.65 | $415.50 |