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 | $38.95 | 6.503% | $41.4829 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.72 | 10.240% | $19.5345 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #3 | $72.51 | 3.109% | $74.7643 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
Purchase #4 | $49.71 | 13.140% | $56.2419 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
Purchase #5 | $38.59 | 10.379% | $42.5953 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #6 | $55.29 | 7.135% | $59.2349 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
Purchase #7 | $224.99 | 4.854% | $235.911 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $497.76 | $529.7648 | $529.75 | $529.80 | $529.70 |