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 | $35.52 | 5.492% | $37.4708 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.75 | 9.537% | $263.7103 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #3 | $44.41 | 13.161% | $50.2548 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #4 | $241.69 | 7.472% | $259.7491 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
Purchase #5 | $37.54 | 8.104% | $40.5822 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #6 | $45.82 | 11.656% | $51.1608 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
Purchase #7 | $184.81 | 13.455% | $209.6762 | $209.68 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.54 | $912.6042 | $912.60 | $912.60 | $912.70 |