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 | $39.95 | 12.545% | $44.9617 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
Purchase #2 | $131.42 | 11.505% | $146.5399 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
Purchase #3 | $161.60 | 11.271% | $179.8139 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #4 | $147.88 | 6.732% | $157.8353 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
Purchase #5 | $22.34 | 4.528% | $23.3516 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
Purchase #6 | $219.93 | 13.377% | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
Purchase #7 | $150.70 | 6.376% | $160.3086 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $873.82 | $962.1610 | $962.16 | $962.15 | $962.20 |