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 | $35.46 | 5.670% | $37.4706 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.77 | 12.236% | $74.94 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
Purchase #3 | $186.74 | 11.779% | $208.7361 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
Purchase #4 | $101.65 | 13.710% | $115.5862 | $115.59 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
Purchase #5 | $120.80 | 8.841% | $131.4799 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #6 | $161.34 | 5.199% | $169.7281 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
Purchase #7 | $166.35 | 9.630% | $182.3695 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.11 | $920.3104 | $920.32 | $920.35 | $920.30 |