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 | $78.92 | 4.522% | $82.4888 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.27 | 4.362% | $50.3755 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #3 | $18.48 | 8.442% | $20.0401 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
Purchase #4 | $115.30 | 11.117% | $128.1179 | $128.12 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
Purchase #5 | $41.41 | 4.858% | $43.4217 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #6 | $173.70 | 9.340% | $189.9236 | $189.92 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
Purchase #7 | $6.62 | 13.239% | $7.4964 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $482.70 | $521.8640 | $521.87 | $521.85 | $521.80 |