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 | $37.85 | 12.387% | $42.5385 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.69 | 11.263% | $97.5665 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
Purchase #3 | $109.43 | 10.159% | $120.547 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
Purchase #4 | $17.30 | 5.300% | $18.2169 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #5 | $6.35 | 5.385% | $6.6919 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
Purchase #6 | $24.47 | 13.715% | $27.8261 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
Purchase #7 | $54.31 | 5.298% | $57.1873 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $337.40 | $370.5742 | $370.59 | $370.60 | $370.50 |