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 | $37.38 | 8.479% | $40.5495 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.93 | 11.291% | $172.4231 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $129.26 | 6.328% | $137.4396 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
Purchase #4 | $51.88 | 4.847% | $54.3946 | $54.39 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #5 | $244.37 | 13.647% | $277.7192 | $277.72 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
Purchase #6 | $235.35 | 3.440% | $243.446 | $243.45 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
Purchase #7 | $44.39 | 6.522% | $47.2851 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.56 | $973.2571 | $973.26 | $973.25 | $973.10 |