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 | $35.42 | 8.672% | $38.4916 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.88 | 5.133% | $132.3414 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
Purchase #3 | $91.84 | 6.867% | $98.1467 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
Purchase #4 | $40.32 | 13.799% | $45.8838 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #5 | $249.47 | 11.747% | $278.7752 | $278.78 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
Purchase #6 | $151.52 | 11.187% | $168.4705 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #7 | $16.66 | 6.298% | $17.7092 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $711.11 | $779.8184 | $779.82 | $779.85 | $779.80 |