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 | $31.41 | 3.379% | $32.4713 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.77 | 13.255% | $8.7999 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
Purchase #3 | $74.59 | 9.637% | $81.7782 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.78 | 3.645% | $180.1143 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #5 | $50.66 | 9.812% | $55.6308 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
Purchase #6 | $49.25 | 6.131% | $52.2695 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #7 | $82.86 | 5.493% | $87.4115 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $470.32 | $498.4755 | $498.47 | $498.45 | $498.50 |