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 | $36.75 | 7.599% | $39.5426 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.29 | 9.364% | $49.531 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
Purchase #3 | $118.55 | 7.828% | $127.8301 | $127.83 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
Purchase #4 | $188.40 | 7.446% | $202.4283 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
Purchase #5 | $122.64 | 7.462% | $131.7914 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #6 | $131.94 | 12.569% | $148.5235 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #7 | $111.93 | 6.547% | $119.2581 | $119.26 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $755.50 | $818.9050 | $818.90 | $818.95 | $818.80 |