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 | $35.50 | 8.408% | $38.4848 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.78 | 12.233% | $23.322 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
Purchase #3 | $165.77 | 11.715% | $185.19 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $203.69 | 6.226% | $216.3717 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
Purchase #5 | $244.51 | 5.703% | $258.4544 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #6 | $51.79 | 9.690% | $56.8085 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #7 | $201.94 | 10.548% | $223.2406 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.98 | $1,001.8720 | $1,001.86 | $1,001.85 | $1,001.90 |