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 | $41.98 | 3.600% | $43.4913 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.78 | 7.465% | $140.5427 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #3 | $133.86 | 9.651% | $146.7788 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
Purchase #4 | $183.67 | 8.270% | $198.8595 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #5 | $78.36 | 13.259% | $88.7498 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
Purchase #6 | $88.62 | 7.213% | $95.0122 | $95.01 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Purchase #7 | $108.34 | 12.704% | $122.1035 | $122.10 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $765.61 | $835.5378 | $835.53 | $835.55 | $835.50 |