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 | $35.87 | 8.545% | $38.9351 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
Purchase #2 | $141.84 | 8.855% | $154.3999 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
Purchase #3 | $79.87 | 13.818% | $90.9064 | $90.91 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
Purchase #4 | $180.74 | 4.740% | $189.3071 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
Purchase #5 | $127.94 | 6.596% | $136.3789 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #6 | $150.73 | 12.473% | $169.5306 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #7 | $161.32 | 4.803% | $169.0682 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.31 | $948.5262 | $948.54 | $948.55 | $948.50 |