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 | $37.29 | 3.359% | $38.5426 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $228.32 | 11.244% | $253.9923 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
Purchase #3 | $45.41 | 12.785% | $51.2157 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #4 | $17.45 | 7.823% | $18.8151 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #5 | $144.66 | 9.248% | $158.0382 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
Purchase #6 | $217.49 | 7.757% | $234.3607 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
Purchase #7 | $205.80 | 7.569% | $221.377 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.42 | $976.3416 | $976.35 | $976.35 | $976.30 |