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 | $36.31 | 3.265% | $37.4955 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $227.65 | 10.617% | $251.8196 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #3 | $90.53 | 10.131% | $99.7016 | $99.70 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
Purchase #4 | $63.65 | 12.727% | $71.7507 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
Purchase #5 | $225.67 | 11.832% | $252.3713 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
Purchase #6 | $236.48 | 11.387% | $263.408 | $263.41 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
Purchase #7 | $97.34 | 5.796% | $102.9818 | $102.98 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.63 | $1,079.5285 | $1,079.53 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.60 |