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 | $36.70 | 7.704% | $39.5274 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.74 | 13.863% | $249.0639 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
Purchase #3 | $38.31 | 12.740% | $43.1907 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #4 | $169.50 | 12.552% | $190.7756 | $190.78 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
Purchase #5 | $99.70 | 8.328% | $108.003 | $108.00 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 10.845% | $270.2623 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
Purchase #7 | $243.66 | 4.858% | $255.497 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.43 | $1,156.3199 | $1,156.32 | $1,156.35 | $1,156.40 |