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 | $36.78 | 4.232% | $38.3365 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $123.63 | 3.139% | $127.5107 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #3 | $137.78 | 6.621% | $146.9024 | $146.90 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
Purchase #4 | $45.90 | 12.145% | $51.4746 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #5 | $110.99 | 4.340% | $115.807 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
Purchase #6 | $234.38 | 9.726% | $257.1758 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
Purchase #7 | $207.58 | 12.233% | $232.9733 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.04 | $970.1803 | $970.18 | $970.15 | $970.20 |