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 | $42.27 | 5.208% | $44.4714 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.89 | 5.824% | $31.6308 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
Purchase #3 | $89.60 | 11.737% | $100.1164 | $100.12 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 8.835% | $42.043 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #5 | $192.35 | 10.646% | $212.8276 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
Purchase #6 | $33.29 | 3.646% | $34.5038 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #7 | $47.29 | 7.581% | $50.8751 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $473.32 | $516.4681 | $516.47 | $516.50 | $516.40 |