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 | $36.49 | 5.119% | $38.3579 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.48 | 12.725% | $219.2276 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.92 | 12.835% | $269.5854 | $269.59 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
Purchase #4 | $143.51 | 12.489% | $161.433 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
Purchase #5 | $61.46 | 4.862% | $64.4482 | $64.45 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
Purchase #6 | $179.71 | 6.618% | $191.6032 | $191.60 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
Purchase #7 | $31.82 | 5.413% | $33.5424 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.39 | $978.1977 | $978.20 | $978.25 | $978.10 |