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 | $38.77 | 4.583% | $40.5468 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $151.83 | 12.855% | $171.3477 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
Purchase #3 | $129.78 | 6.527% | $138.2507 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
Purchase #4 | $235.60 | 10.505% | $260.3498 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
Purchase #5 | $100.91 | 9.305% | $110.2997 | $110.30 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #6 | $86.65 | 6.719% | $92.472 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 11.589% | $38.4536 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $778.00 | $851.7203 | $851.72 | $851.70 | $851.70 |