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 | $31.73 | 5.638% | $33.5189 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $46.30 | 6.285% | $49.21 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
Purchase #3 | $34.62 | 3.114% | $35.6981 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
Purchase #4 | $233.31 | 5.771% | $246.7743 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
Purchase #5 | $150.53 | 12.342% | $169.1084 | $169.11 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
Purchase #6 | $228.46 | 8.731% | $248.4068 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #7 | $137.66 | 13.853% | $156.73 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $862.61 | $939.4465 | $939.45 | $939.40 | $939.40 |