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 | $42.64 | 4.384% | $44.5093 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $28.39 | 8.659% | $30.8483 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
Purchase #3 | $43.39 | 12.521% | $48.8229 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
Purchase #4 | $47.30 | 8.631% | $51.3825 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
Purchase #5 | $41.29 | 4.132% | $42.9961 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
Purchase #6 | $101.39 | 5.754% | $107.224 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
Purchase #7 | $205.71 | 6.472% | $219.0236 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $510.11 | $544.8067 | $544.80 | $544.75 | $544.70 |