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 | $42.78 | 8.646% | $46.4788 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #2 | $94.32 | 5.364% | $99.3793 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 3.618% | $47.5917 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #4 | $183.50 | 7.842% | $197.8901 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
Purchase #5 | $40.80 | 4.255% | $42.536 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $119.52 | 7.828% | $128.876 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
Purchase #7 | $102.75 | 8.341% | $111.3204 | $111.32 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $629.60 | $674.0723 | $674.08 | $674.15 | $674.10 |