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 | $42.40 | 7.215% | $45.4592 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.71 | 9.797% | $153.3974 | $153.40 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
Purchase #3 | $88.32 | 10.553% | $97.6404 | $97.64 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
Purchase #4 | $65.84 | 6.688% | $70.2434 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
Purchase #5 | $58.59 | 3.206% | $60.4684 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #6 | $18.80 | 13.155% | $21.2731 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
Purchase #7 | $47.81 | 4.374% | $49.9012 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $461.47 | $498.3831 | $498.38 | $498.35 | $498.40 |