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 | $34.34 | 9.195% | $37.4976 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.79 | 3.847% | $115.0521 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.45 | 6.802% | $41.0654 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
Purchase #4 | $48.58 | 4.130% | $50.5864 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #5 | $219.85 | 11.521% | $245.1789 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
Purchase #6 | $149.93 | 12.408% | $168.5333 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #7 | $173.96 | 4.654% | $182.0561 | $182.06 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.90 | $839.9698 | $839.98 | $840.00 | $840.10 |