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 | $56.50 | 5.229% | $59.4544 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #2 | $102.73 | 13.156% | $116.2452 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
Purchase #3 | $44.70 | 5.811% | $47.2975 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
Purchase #4 | $45.45 | 11.816% | $50.8204 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
Purchase #5 | $83.55 | 8.686% | $90.8072 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #6 | $15.74 | 6.382% | $16.7445 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
Purchase #7 | $61.99 | 13.544% | $70.3859 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $410.66 | $451.7551 | $451.76 | $451.75 | $451.70 |