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 | $48.47 | 3.716% | $50.2711 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $101.86 | 9.163% | $111.1934 | $111.19 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
Purchase #3 | $75.46 | 9.695% | $82.7758 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #4 | $51.42 | 12.667% | $57.9334 | $57.93 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
Purchase #5 | $26.26 | 13.760% | $29.8734 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
Purchase #6 | $134.50 | 9.493% | $147.2681 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
Purchase #7 | $18.47 | 6.519% | $19.6741 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $456.44 | $498.9893 | $498.98 | $498.95 | $499.10 |