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 | $36.81 | 4.675% | $38.5309 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.82 | 6.158% | $126.1369 | $126.14 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
Purchase #3 | $212.29 | 12.527% | $238.8836 | $238.88 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #4 | $178.59 | 8.304% | $193.4201 | $193.42 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
Purchase #5 | $76.41 | 5.203% | $80.3856 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #6 | $81.69 | 11.545% | $91.1211 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
Purchase #7 | $171.26 | 9.124% | $186.8858 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.87 | $955.3640 | $955.37 | $955.40 | $955.30 |