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 | $37.98 | 9.152% | $41.4559 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $150.93 | 9.324% | $165.0027 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #3 | $208.36 | 11.457% | $232.2318 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
Purchase #4 | $18.41 | 13.614% | $20.9163 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #5 | $188.71 | 3.630% | $195.5602 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
Purchase #6 | $159.66 | 12.429% | $179.5041 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #7 | $131.78 | 5.304% | $138.7696 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.83 | $973.4406 | $973.44 | $973.40 | $973.50 |