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 | $41.30 | 3.473% | $42.7343 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
Purchase #2 | $161.59 | 11.704% | $180.5025 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #3 | $225.60 | 11.823% | $252.2727 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
Purchase #4 | $214.77 | 5.172% | $225.8779 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
Purchase #5 | $56.71 | 4.371% | $59.1888 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
Purchase #6 | $206.86 | 4.410% | $215.9825 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
Purchase #7 | $36.70 | 5.563% | $38.7416 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.53 | $1,015.3003 | $1,015.29 | $1,015.35 | $1,015.30 |