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 | 5.845% | $37.4903 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.83 | 13.202% | $132.2539 | $132.25 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
Purchase #3 | $158.96 | 4.218% | $165.6649 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
Purchase #4 | $107.83 | 10.107% | $118.7284 | $118.73 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
Purchase #5 | $57.53 | 9.231% | $62.8406 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
Purchase #6 | $223.54 | 5.857% | $236.6327 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
Purchase #7 | $151.33 | 5.414% | $159.523 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $851.44 | $913.1338 | $913.12 | $913.15 | $913.10 |