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 | $36.53 | 8.840% | $39.7593 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $33.62 | 11.594% | $37.5179 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #3 | $183.50 | 9.340% | $200.6389 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.64 | 12.401% | $280.5979 | $280.60 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
Purchase #5 | $81.74 | 6.157% | $86.7727 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
Purchase #6 | $249.87 | 12.438% | $280.9488 | $280.95 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
Purchase #7 | $250.44 | 11.594% | $279.476 | $279.48 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.34 | $1,205.7115 | $1,205.72 | $1,205.70 | $1,205.70 |