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 | $37.32 | 3.124% | $38.4859 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.47 | 13.234% | $144.3394 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
Purchase #3 | $209.61 | 11.412% | $233.5307 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
Purchase #4 | $199.75 | 5.379% | $210.4946 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #5 | $136.44 | 4.784% | $142.9673 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
Purchase #6 | $61.58 | 3.516% | $63.7452 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 10.365% | $255.6605 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.82 | $1,089.2236 | $1,089.23 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.20 |