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 | $39.82 | 9.174% | $43.4731 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.44 | 12.394% | $28.593 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #3 | $73.98 | 8.829% | $80.5117 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #4 | $237.64 | 13.539% | $269.8141 | $269.81 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
Purchase #5 | $158.61 | 5.462% | $167.2733 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
Purchase #6 | $109.52 | 6.726% | $116.8863 | $116.89 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.60 | 8.822% | $259.6493 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $883.61 | $966.2008 | $966.19 | $966.15 | $966.20 |