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 | $43.45 | 4.721% | $45.5013 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.75 | 7.843% | $91.3969 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #3 | $16.86 | 8.688% | $18.3248 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.29 | 5.173% | $42.3742 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $48.54 | 5.265% | $51.0956 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
Purchase #6 | $123.69 | 12.477% | $139.1228 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
Purchase #7 | $126.83 | 7.837% | $136.7697 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $484.41 | $524.5853 | $524.58 | $524.50 | $524.60 |