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 | $33.27 | 12.700% | $37.4953 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.51 | 12.175% | $275.4008 | $275.40 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
Purchase #3 | $77.33 | 11.613% | $86.3103 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #4 | $138.83 | 11.102% | $154.2429 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
Purchase #5 | $203.79 | 13.421% | $231.1407 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
Purchase #6 | $139.31 | 5.820% | $147.4178 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #7 | $231.43 | 3.154% | $238.7293 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.47 | $1,170.7371 | $1,170.74 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.60 |