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 | $42.45 | 7.150% | $45.4852 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.99 | 9.856% | $36.2415 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #3 | $132.72 | 11.187% | $147.5674 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
Purchase #4 | $86.96 | 3.835% | $90.2949 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
Purchase #5 | $30.49 | 12.185% | $34.2052 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
Purchase #6 | $195.52 | 7.474% | $210.1332 | $210.13 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 10.644% | $40.54 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $557.77 | $604.4674 | $604.47 | $604.50 | $604.40 |