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 | $48.70 | 3.454% | $50.3821 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #2 | $14.90 | 3.444% | $15.4132 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
Purchase #3 | $56.62 | 5.775% | $59.8898 | $59.89 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #4 | $79.46 | 11.536% | $88.6265 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
Purchase #5 | $157.52 | 5.498% | $166.1804 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
Purchase #6 | $40.78 | 4.220% | $42.5009 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #7 | $42.92 | 11.512% | $47.861 | $47.86 | $47.85 | $47.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $440.90 | $470.8539 | $470.85 | $470.90 | $470.90 |