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 | $37.71 | 4.866% | $39.545 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $61.57 | 12.175% | $69.0661 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
Purchase #3 | $36.49 | 8.246% | $39.499 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #4 | $118.55 | 8.285% | $128.3719 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
Purchase #5 | $143.43 | 4.287% | $149.5788 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
Purchase #6 | $206.33 | 8.218% | $223.2862 | $223.29 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
Purchase #7 | $207.80 | 5.203% | $218.6118 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $811.88 | $867.9588 | $867.97 | $867.95 | $868.00 |