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 | $38.73 | 4.497% | $40.4717 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $59.69 | 4.180% | $62.185 | $62.19 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
Purchase #3 | $44.26 | 13.158% | $50.0837 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #4 | $198.78 | 9.291% | $217.2486 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
Purchase #5 | $8.45 | 12.663% | $9.52 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.35 | 7.221% | $82.9354 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
Purchase #7 | $165.53 | 12.158% | $185.6551 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $592.79 | $648.0995 | $648.11 | $648.10 | $648.10 |