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 | $42.57 | 13.870% | $48.4745 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.98 | 3.626% | $7.2331 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
Purchase #3 | $73.89 | 6.803% | $78.9167 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.99 | 13.521% | $78.3181 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
Purchase #5 | $39.82 | 12.349% | $44.7374 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
Purchase #6 | $200.82 | 3.499% | $207.8467 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
Purchase #7 | $90.79 | 7.399% | $97.5076 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $523.86 | $563.0341 | $563.04 | $563.00 | $562.90 |