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 | $39.46 | 7.681% | $42.4909 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $28.77 | 10.680% | $31.8426 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
Purchase #3 | $119.48 | 7.255% | $128.1483 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
Purchase #4 | $60.90 | 4.228% | $63.4749 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
Purchase #5 | $124.52 | 13.366% | $141.1633 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
Purchase #6 | $31.62 | 4.152% | $32.9329 | $32.93 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
Purchase #7 | $132.34 | 4.813% | $138.7095 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.09 | $578.7624 | $578.75 | $578.75 | $578.70 |