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 | $36.70 | 7.627% | $39.4991 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.33 | 9.644% | $161.5385 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $72.85 | 7.602% | $78.3881 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $161.52 | 11.120% | $179.481 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #5 | $245.40 | 10.391% | $270.8995 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
Purchase #6 | $91.73 | 12.827% | $103.4962 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #7 | $35.78 | 13.131% | $40.4783 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $791.31 | $873.7807 | $873.79 | $873.85 | $873.80 |