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 | $48.45 | 3.758% | $50.2708 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $9.68 | 9.584% | $10.6077 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
Purchase #3 | $50.48 | 7.715% | $54.3745 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
Purchase #4 | $189.26 | 12.381% | $212.6923 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
Purchase #5 | $37.54 | 7.194% | $40.2406 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.64 | 7.162% | $77.8425 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
Purchase #7 | $42.51 | 13.724% | $48.3441 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $450.56 | $494.3725 | $494.36 | $494.35 | $494.30 |