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 | $35.72 | 10.549% | $39.4881 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.47 | 9.500% | $215.1347 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
Purchase #3 | $100.31 | 3.818% | $104.1398 | $104.14 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
Purchase #4 | $70.90 | 4.349% | $73.9834 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #5 | $178.38 | 8.572% | $193.6707 | $193.67 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
Purchase #6 | $171.56 | 8.103% | $185.4615 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.92 | 10.107% | $250.9559 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.26 | $1,062.8341 | $1,062.83 | $1,062.85 | $1,062.90 |