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 | $138.83 | 4.806% | $145.5022 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.82 | 11.742% | $186.408 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
Purchase #3 | $34.66 | 13.397% | $39.3034 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #4 | $190.88 | 3.456% | $197.4768 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
Purchase #5 | $47.37 | 8.622% | $51.4542 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
Purchase #6 | $183.91 | 10.773% | $203.7226 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
Purchase #7 | $194.50 | 10.580% | $215.0781 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.97 | $1,038.9453 | $1,038.94 | $1,038.95 | $1,039.00 |