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 | $33.93 | 10.475% | $37.4842 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.56 | 12.242% | $117.3602 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
Purchase #3 | $216.44 | 5.756% | $228.8983 | $228.90 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #4 | $139.79 | 11.122% | $155.3374 | $155.34 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.44 | 12.410% | $103.9118 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #6 | $242.50 | 4.262% | $252.8354 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.59 | 6.402% | $266.6328 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.25 | $1,162.4601 | $1,162.46 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.40 |