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 | $37.56 | 5.178% | $39.5049 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.31 | 11.625% | $192.341 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
Purchase #3 | $24.85 | 3.105% | $25.6216 | $25.62 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
Purchase #4 | $171.93 | 4.848% | $180.2652 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #5 | $93.26 | 12.136% | $104.578 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
Purchase #6 | $132.61 | 8.747% | $144.2094 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $54.31 | 12.139% | $60.9027 | $60.90 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $686.83 | $747.4228 | $747.42 | $747.40 | $747.40 |