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 | $37.81 | 9.630% | $41.4511 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $160.75 | 12.666% | $181.1106 | $181.11 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
Purchase #3 | $70.93 | 12.199% | $79.5828 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
Purchase #4 | $8.53 | 4.690% | $8.9301 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
Purchase #5 | $222.50 | 11.630% | $248.3768 | $248.38 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #6 | $140.55 | 6.749% | $150.0357 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
Purchase #7 | $184.61 | 8.863% | $200.972 | $200.97 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.68 | $910.4591 | $910.46 | $910.50 | $910.50 |