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 | $35.88 | 4.580% | $37.5233 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.92 | 10.869% | $42.0415 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
Purchase #3 | $7.42 | 12.844% | $8.373 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
Purchase #4 | $143.78 | 10.561% | $158.9646 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #5 | $44.91 | 13.336% | $50.8992 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #6 | $160.41 | 7.238% | $172.0205 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #7 | $156.46 | 12.285% | $175.6811 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $586.78 | $645.5032 | $645.49 | $645.45 | $645.50 |