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 | $34.54 | 8.554% | $37.4946 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $209.44 | 3.398% | $216.5568 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
Purchase #3 | $215.36 | 11.505% | $240.1372 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
Purchase #4 | $212.52 | 13.483% | $241.1741 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
Purchase #5 | $70.58 | 13.294% | $79.9629 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
Purchase #6 | $178.56 | 9.470% | $195.4696 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
Purchase #7 | $113.85 | 13.238% | $128.9215 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.85 | $1,139.7167 | $1,139.71 | $1,139.65 | $1,139.80 |