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 | $37.40 | 13.663% | $42.51 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $31.29 | 7.407% | $33.6077 | $33.61 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #3 | $61.30 | 11.526% | $68.3654 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
Purchase #4 | $169.63 | 5.720% | $179.3328 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $199.72 | 11.277% | $222.2424 | $222.24 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
Purchase #6 | $178.71 | 12.295% | $200.6824 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #7 | $94.83 | 5.281% | $99.838 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.88 | $846.5787 | $846.58 | $846.60 | $846.50 |