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 | $32.36 | 12.827% | $36.5108 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Purchase #2 | $136.60 | 4.860% | $143.2388 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #3 | $78.73 | 4.805% | $82.513 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.90 | 11.520% | $86.8741 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
Purchase #5 | $236.45 | 5.134% | $248.5893 | $248.59 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
Purchase #6 | $44.95 | 7.425% | $48.2875 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #7 | $173.44 | 6.539% | $184.7812 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.43 | $830.7947 | $830.79 | $830.80 | $830.80 |