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 | $35.84 | 12.407% | $40.2867 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #2 | $45.60 | 6.364% | $48.502 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.59 | 10.339% | $52.5103 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #4 | $152.26 | 11.529% | $169.8141 | $169.81 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
Purchase #5 | $53.77 | 3.204% | $55.4928 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #6 | $72.32 | 8.581% | $78.5258 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $250.55 | 3.409% | $259.0912 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $657.93 | $704.2229 | $704.22 | $704.25 | $704.20 |