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 | $39.99 | 6.364% | $42.535 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.73 | 3.257% | $234.1146 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #3 | $59.66 | 4.267% | $62.2057 | $62.21 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
Purchase #4 | $152.45 | 4.181% | $158.8239 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #5 | $141.87 | 11.607% | $158.3369 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #6 | $67.38 | 8.466% | $73.0844 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
Purchase #7 | $140.76 | 8.241% | $152.36 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $828.84 | $881.4605 | $881.46 | $881.45 | $881.40 |