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 | $36.76 | 4.802% | $38.5252 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.52 | 11.400% | $212.2393 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
Purchase #3 | $140.84 | 5.352% | $148.3778 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #4 | $46.36 | 3.698% | $48.0744 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
Purchase #5 | $196.72 | 13.205% | $222.6969 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #6 | $163.90 | 11.805% | $183.2484 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
Purchase #7 | $176.27 | 11.449% | $196.4512 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.37 | $1,049.6132 | $1,049.62 | $1,049.65 | $1,049.60 |