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 | $35.74 | 13.308% | $40.4963 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 10.607% | $85.643 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
Purchase #3 | $40.34 | 4.750% | $42.2562 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #4 | $248.86 | 11.769% | $278.1483 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
Purchase #5 | $204.95 | 6.719% | $218.7206 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
Purchase #6 | $33.59 | 9.454% | $36.7656 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
Purchase #7 | $85.37 | 4.296% | $89.0375 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.28 | $791.0675 | $791.08 | $791.05 | $791.00 |