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 | $51.50 | 7.869% | $55.5525 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
Purchase #2 | $41.60 | 10.204% | $45.8449 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
Purchase #3 | $39.80 | 12.325% | $44.7054 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
Purchase #4 | $102.40 | 12.779% | $115.4857 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #5 | $79.60 | 7.520% | $85.5859 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #6 | $102.45 | 8.523% | $111.1818 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
Purchase #7 | $33.39 | 8.215% | $36.133 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $450.74 | $494.4892 | $494.49 | $494.55 | $494.50 |