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 | $33.33 | 12.381% | $37.4566 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $9.67 | 8.552% | $10.497 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.55 | 3.383% | $255.9246 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
Purchase #4 | $249.59 | 4.841% | $261.6727 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
Purchase #5 | $68.50 | 11.536% | $76.4022 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #6 | $195.40 | 7.800% | $210.6412 | $210.64 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
Purchase #7 | $181.49 | 7.312% | $194.7605 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.53 | $1,047.3548 | $1,047.35 | $1,047.30 | $1,047.40 |