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 | $37.40 | 13.627% | $42.4965 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.54 | 7.521% | $139.2827 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #3 | $224.38 | 12.734% | $252.9525 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
Purchase #4 | $163.42 | 6.498% | $174.039 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
Purchase #5 | $241.58 | 7.192% | $258.9544 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
Purchase #6 | $47.91 | 11.860% | $53.5921 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
Purchase #7 | $240.29 | 7.568% | $258.4751 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.52 | $1,179.7923 | $1,179.79 | $1,179.85 | $1,179.90 |