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 | $38.50 | 5.315% | $40.5463 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $207.45 | 5.699% | $219.2726 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
Purchase #3 | $126.53 | 6.143% | $134.3027 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
Purchase #4 | $18.55 | 5.366% | $19.5454 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #5 | $151.46 | 13.177% | $171.4179 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #6 | $33.96 | 4.398% | $35.4536 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
Purchase #7 | $149.50 | 10.681% | $165.4681 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $725.95 | $786.0066 | $786.01 | $785.95 | $786.00 |