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 | $37.59 | 7.805% | $40.5239 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.38 | 8.229% | $235.2682 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
Purchase #3 | $37.60 | 5.847% | $39.7985 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #4 | $234.94 | 11.277% | $261.4342 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
Purchase #5 | $45.53 | 10.735% | $50.4176 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
Purchase #6 | $103.62 | 12.770% | $116.8523 | $116.85 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
Purchase #7 | $113.85 | 11.417% | $126.8483 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $790.51 | $871.1430 | $871.14 | $871.10 | $871.10 |