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 | $150.48 | 4.666% | $157.5014 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.99 | 13.569% | $45.4162 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #3 | $37.68 | 8.711% | $40.9623 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
Purchase #4 | $227.59 | 6.233% | $241.7757 | $241.78 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
Purchase #5 | $137.82 | 5.393% | $145.2526 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
Purchase #6 | $178.58 | 3.697% | $185.1821 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #7 | $38.77 | 10.323% | $42.7722 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.91 | $858.8625 | $858.86 | $858.85 | $859.00 |