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 | $126.27 | 12.844% | $142.4881 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.49 | 6.787% | $185.2648 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #3 | $98.35 | 6.323% | $104.5687 | $104.57 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
Purchase #4 | $36.62 | 3.643% | $37.9541 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
Purchase #5 | $101.38 | 4.194% | $105.6319 | $105.63 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.73 | 10.530% | $259.4471 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
Purchase #7 | $38.77 | 10.315% | $42.7691 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.61 | $878.1238 | $878.12 | $878.10 | $878.20 |