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 | $38.68 | 4.723% | $40.5069 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.51 | 5.306% | $98.4716 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
Purchase #3 | $160.28 | 6.444% | $170.6084 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #4 | $127.71 | 11.527% | $142.4311 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
Purchase #5 | $127.60 | 13.736% | $145.1271 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
Purchase #6 | $81.54 | 3.708% | $84.5635 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
Purchase #7 | $170.59 | 5.833% | $180.5405 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.91 | $862.2491 | $862.25 | $862.25 | $862.20 |