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 | $46.45 | 4.415% | $48.5008 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.61 | 13.478% | $86.9355 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
Purchase #3 | $41.51 | 9.327% | $45.3816 | $45.38 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #4 | $29.85 | 11.413% | $33.2568 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
Purchase #5 | $11.56 | 6.183% | $12.2748 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
Purchase #6 | $79.95 | 10.718% | $88.519 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #7 | $241.77 | 12.333% | $271.5875 | $271.59 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $527.70 | $586.4560 | $586.46 | $586.45 | $586.50 |