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 | $43.69 | 3.686% | $45.3004 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $5.75 | 8.628% | $6.2461 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
Purchase #3 | $170.54 | 6.479% | $181.5893 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
Purchase #4 | $151.54 | 6.449% | $161.3128 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #5 | $184.26 | 10.752% | $204.0716 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
Purchase #6 | $214.37 | 11.843% | $239.7578 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
Purchase #7 | $124.77 | 10.788% | $138.2302 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.92 | $976.5082 | $976.51 | $976.50 | $976.50 |