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 | $35.55 | 5.485% | $37.4999 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.84 | 5.593% | $182.5069 | $182.51 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #3 | $237.74 | 13.701% | $270.3128 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
Purchase #4 | $181.64 | 5.338% | $191.3359 | $191.34 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
Purchase #5 | $110.63 | 11.317% | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
Purchase #6 | $18.61 | 13.448% | $21.1127 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
Purchase #7 | $157.97 | 13.602% | $179.4571 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.98 | $1,005.3753 | $1,005.38 | $1,005.35 | $1,005.40 |