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 | $37.37 | 13.736% | $42.5031 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.77 | 8.267% | $180.5569 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #3 | $186.59 | 3.167% | $192.4993 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
Purchase #4 | $178.60 | 6.542% | $190.284 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #5 | $117.63 | 11.529% | $131.1916 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #6 | $35.91 | 4.853% | $37.6527 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
Purchase #7 | $242.28 | 8.460% | $262.7769 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.15 | $1,037.4645 | $1,037.46 | $1,037.50 | $1,037.60 |