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 | $41.89 | 8.567% | $45.4787 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $94.84 | 4.702% | $99.2994 | $99.30 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
Purchase #3 | $42.41 | 9.637% | $46.4971 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #4 | $190.66 | 7.200% | $204.3875 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #5 | $120.36 | 8.540% | $130.6387 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
Purchase #6 | $56.99 | 13.179% | $64.5007 | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.81 | 5.867% | $250.7036 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $783.96 | $841.5057 | $841.51 | $841.55 | $841.50 |