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 | $37.70 | 7.379% | $40.4819 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $221.44 | 4.604% | $231.6351 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
Purchase #3 | $217.45 | 13.396% | $246.5796 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #4 | $201.60 | 6.423% | $214.5488 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
Purchase #5 | $149.43 | 6.810% | $159.6062 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #6 | $19.28 | 11.838% | $21.5624 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
Purchase #7 | $65.44 | 8.496% | $70.9998 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.34 | $985.4138 | $985.42 | $985.45 | $985.40 |