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 | $37.66 | 7.509% | $40.4879 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $133.35 | 12.823% | $150.4495 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $35.96 | 13.864% | $40.9455 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
Purchase #4 | $105.77 | 6.750% | $112.9095 | $112.91 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
Purchase #5 | $202.48 | 5.557% | $213.7318 | $213.73 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
Purchase #6 | $229.42 | 11.374% | $255.5142 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #7 | $250.62 | 3.136% | $258.4794 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.26 | $1,072.5178 | $1,072.52 | $1,072.55 | $1,072.40 |