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 | $38.42 | 5.451% | $40.5143 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.38 | 13.151% | $256.1512 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #3 | $133.81 | 4.201% | $139.4314 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
Purchase #4 | $103.49 | 13.618% | $117.5833 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
Purchase #5 | $12.93 | 13.822% | $14.7172 | $14.72 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
Purchase #6 | $136.39 | 5.837% | $144.3511 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
Purchase #7 | $239.48 | 7.380% | $257.1536 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $890.90 | $969.9021 | $969.89 | $969.90 | $970.00 |