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 | $35.68 | 10.609% | $39.4653 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.25 | 11.412% | $45.9575 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
Purchase #3 | $16.72 | 10.692% | $18.5077 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #4 | $117.53 | 8.486% | $127.5036 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.71 | 3.817% | $167.8825 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
Purchase #6 | $224.62 | 12.434% | $252.5493 | $252.55 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.98 | 10.378% | $183.2054 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $763.49 | $835.0713 | $835.08 | $835.05 | $835.10 |