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 | $37.90 | 4.199% | $39.4914 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.36 | 8.828% | $195.1939 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
Purchase #3 | $221.53 | 4.125% | $230.6681 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
Purchase #4 | $28.74 | 6.248% | $30.5357 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 4.654% | $261.3838 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #6 | $164.38 | 13.165% | $186.0206 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Purchase #7 | $196.51 | 13.238% | $222.524 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.18 | $1,165.8175 | $1,165.81 | $1,165.80 | $1,165.80 |