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 | $37.80 | 7.247% | $40.5394 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.99 | 6.229% | $171.0181 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #3 | $105.55 | 11.866% | $118.0746 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
Purchase #4 | $200.64 | 3.272% | $207.2049 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
Purchase #5 | $52.90 | 10.106% | $58.2461 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
Purchase #6 | $78.28 | 9.207% | $85.4872 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.67 | 7.682% | $257.0046 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.83 | $937.5749 | $937.57 | $937.55 | $937.50 |