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 | $39.57 | 4.545% | $41.3685 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
Purchase #2 | $29.71 | 3.750% | $30.8241 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #3 | $64.59 | 12.292% | $72.5294 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $209.47 | 6.711% | $223.5275 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.85 | 6.494% | $180.8801 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #6 | $102.60 | 6.667% | $109.4403 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
Purchase #7 | $185.97 | 7.839% | $200.5482 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.76 | $859.1181 | $859.12 | $859.15 | $859.00 |