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 | $39.27 | 8.259% | $42.5133 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.68 | 7.784% | $52.4693 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
Purchase #3 | $108.38 | 10.201% | $119.4358 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
Purchase #4 | $166.88 | 4.179% | $173.8539 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
Purchase #5 | $152.83 | 11.151% | $169.8721 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
Purchase #6 | $246.31 | 12.849% | $277.9584 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
Purchase #7 | $116.34 | 7.629% | $125.2156 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.69 | $961.3184 | $961.32 | $961.25 | $961.40 |