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 | $35.29 | 6.250% | $37.4956 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $230.87 | 10.561% | $255.2522 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #3 | $42.43 | 11.197% | $47.1809 | $47.18 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
Purchase #4 | $234.29 | 9.552% | $256.6694 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
Purchase #5 | $166.30 | 4.164% | $173.2247 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
Purchase #6 | $45.64 | 13.336% | $51.7266 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
Purchase #7 | $130.72 | 10.742% | $144.7619 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.54 | $966.3113 | $966.31 | $966.30 | $966.40 |