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 | $34.82 | 9.529% | $38.138 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
Purchase #2 | $71.93 | 8.781% | $78.2462 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #3 | $89.40 | 8.234% | $96.7612 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $250.83 | 6.320% | $266.6825 | $266.68 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
Purchase #5 | $160.27 | 6.830% | $171.2164 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
Purchase #6 | $175.52 | 13.855% | $199.8383 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
Purchase #7 | $232.73 | 9.585% | $255.0372 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.50 | $1,105.9198 | $1,105.93 | $1,105.95 | $1,105.80 |