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 | $45.90 | 3.422% | $47.4707 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.88 | 3.786% | $172.1602 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $32.70 | 5.824% | $34.6044 | $34.60 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
Purchase #4 | $9.84 | 6.317% | $10.4616 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
Purchase #5 | $178.43 | 12.202% | $200.202 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #6 | $80.34 | 6.722% | $85.7405 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
Purchase #7 | $37.45 | 10.642% | $41.4354 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.54 | $592.0748 | $592.07 | $592.05 | $592.10 |