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 | $36.87 | 4.406% | $38.4945 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $198.94 | 6.398% | $211.6682 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.36 | 13.663% | $250.4678 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #4 | $72.36 | 9.115% | $78.9556 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
Purchase #5 | $175.61 | 12.443% | $197.4612 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
Purchase #6 | $139.55 | 6.368% | $148.4365 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
Purchase #7 | $49.47 | 7.653% | $53.2559 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.16 | $978.7397 | $978.75 | $978.70 | $978.90 |