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 | $35.64 | 5.173% | $37.4837 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 7.540% | $52.4258 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #3 | $138.80 | 5.648% | $146.6394 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
Purchase #4 | $138.87 | 8.231% | $150.3004 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #5 | $148.29 | 11.420% | $165.2247 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $180.85 | 9.826% | $198.6203 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #7 | $250.46 | 7.836% | $270.086 | $270.09 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.66 | $1,020.7803 | $1,020.78 | $1,020.80 | $1,020.70 |