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 | $31.32 | 13.248% | $35.4693 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.60 | 9.343% | $79.383 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #3 | $127.54 | 9.345% | $139.4586 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #4 | $185.67 | 10.547% | $205.2526 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
Purchase #5 | $42.50 | 6.287% | $45.172 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $240.52 | 10.396% | $265.5245 | $265.52 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #7 | $150.97 | 12.590% | $169.9771 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $851.12 | $940.2371 | $940.23 | $940.20 | $940.40 |