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 | $52.46 | 11.278% | $58.3764 | $58.38 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #2 | $7.77 | 3.592% | $8.0491 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
Purchase #3 | $66.29 | 4.801% | $69.4726 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
Purchase #4 | $43.68 | 13.561% | $49.6034 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #5 | $195.54 | 6.173% | $207.6107 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
Purchase #6 | $62.37 | 6.315% | $66.3087 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #7 | $36.49 | 9.800% | $40.066 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $464.60 | $499.4869 | $499.49 | $499.45 | $499.50 |