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 | $35.76 | 4.225% | $37.2709 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #2 | $40.73 | 13.584% | $46.2628 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
Purchase #3 | $82.75 | 4.375% | $86.3703 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #4 | $17.38 | 6.465% | $18.5036 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #5 | $17.25 | 13.195% | $19.5261 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.65 | 9.835% | $175.3516 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
Purchase #7 | $102.46 | 9.205% | $111.8914 | $111.89 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $455.98 | $495.1767 | $495.17 | $495.15 | $495.30 |