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 | $37.65 | 7.207% | $40.3634 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $159.99 | 3.433% | $165.4825 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #3 | $65.85 | 8.552% | $71.4815 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #4 | $166.45 | 3.859% | $172.8733 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
Purchase #5 | $214.44 | 8.301% | $232.2407 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
Purchase #6 | $139.57 | 3.283% | $144.1521 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $5.27 | 4.239% | $5.4934 | $5.49 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.22 | $832.0869 | $832.07 | $832.10 | $832.20 |