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 | $36.56 | 6.149% | $38.8081 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $15.52 | 12.210% | $17.415 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.80 | 4.695% | $256.2934 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #4 | $247.64 | 13.167% | $280.2468 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
Purchase #5 | $100.70 | 3.221% | $103.9435 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
Purchase #6 | $50.29 | 7.770% | $54.1975 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #7 | $119.27 | 4.144% | $124.2125 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.78 | $875.1168 | $875.12 | $875.10 | $875.00 |