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 | $37.37 | 5.573% | $39.4526 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.31 | 12.419% | $203.8269 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
Purchase #3 | $26.34 | 3.299% | $27.209 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #4 | $18.66 | 11.493% | $20.8046 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
Purchase #5 | $240.72 | 8.166% | $260.3772 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
Purchase #6 | $96.65 | 5.673% | $102.133 | $102.13 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
Purchase #7 | $219.50 | 6.811% | $234.4501 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.55 | $888.2534 | $888.25 | $888.30 | $888.30 |