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 | $57.61 | 8.417% | $62.459 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
Purchase #2 | $17.65 | 4.582% | $18.4587 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #3 | $155.80 | 8.817% | $169.5369 | $169.54 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #4 | $41.94 | 10.872% | $46.4997 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #5 | $56.72 | 9.331% | $62.0125 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
Purchase #6 | $46.68 | 11.306% | $51.9576 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
Purchase #7 | $82.76 | 5.609% | $87.402 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $459.16 | $498.3264 | $498.33 | $498.30 | $498.40 |