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 | $43.67 | 13.189% | $49.4296 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
Purchase #2 | $117.89 | 4.801% | $123.5499 | $123.55 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $66.53 | 5.785% | $70.3788 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #4 | $38.57 | 10.256% | $42.5257 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $22.75 | 13.580% | $25.8395 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
Purchase #6 | $80.64 | 9.483% | $88.2871 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #7 | $70.44 | 6.735% | $75.1841 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $440.49 | $475.1947 | $475.20 | $475.30 | $475.10 |