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 | $37.39 | 5.732% | $39.5332 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.97 | 6.514% | $70.2673 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #3 | $89.80 | 10.613% | $99.3305 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
Purchase #4 | $243.81 | 3.469% | $252.2678 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.62 | 10.245% | $256.4519 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $113.61 | 11.532% | $126.7115 | $126.71 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #7 | $40.40 | 13.560% | $45.8782 | $45.88 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $823.60 | $890.4404 | $890.44 | $890.45 | $890.50 |