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 | $36.73 | 7.625% | $39.5307 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.67 | 9.113% | $90.2037 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #3 | $207.81 | 9.703% | $227.9738 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.58 | 3.162% | $227.5547 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
Purchase #5 | $17.60 | 8.538% | $19.1027 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
Purchase #6 | $89.89 | 11.201% | $99.9586 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
Purchase #7 | $159.86 | 6.524% | $170.2893 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.14 | $874.6135 | $874.60 | $874.60 | $874.70 |