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 | $36.52 | 5.250% | $38.4373 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $197.27 | 5.189% | $207.5063 | $207.51 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
Purchase #3 | $129.44 | 4.257% | $134.9503 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
Purchase #4 | $218.29 | 13.418% | $247.5802 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #5 | $198.29 | 13.565% | $225.188 | $225.19 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
Purchase #6 | $130.32 | 4.167% | $135.7504 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
Purchase #7 | $28.34 | 3.555% | $29.3475 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.47 | $1,018.7600 | $1,018.77 | $1,018.80 | $1,018.80 |