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 | $36.25 | 5.198% | $38.1343 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
Purchase #2 | $67.32 | 7.543% | $72.3979 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #3 | $112.34 | 10.556% | $124.1986 | $124.20 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
Purchase #4 | $135.77 | 12.353% | $152.5417 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
Purchase #5 | $221.31 | 7.278% | $237.4169 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #6 | $158.86 | 8.433% | $172.2567 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #7 | $97.52 | 5.610% | $102.9909 | $102.99 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $829.37 | $899.9370 | $899.94 | $899.95 | $899.90 |