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 | $45.56 | 8.557% | $49.4586 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.38 | 13.572% | $17.4674 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #3 | $166.39 | 11.636% | $185.7511 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
Purchase #4 | $61.89 | 5.224% | $65.1231 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
Purchase #5 | $48.61 | 9.740% | $53.3446 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
Purchase #6 | $55.64 | 7.712% | $59.931 | $59.93 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
Purchase #7 | $117.81 | 8.105% | $127.3585 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $511.28 | $558.4343 | $558.43 | $558.40 | $558.50 |