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 | $36.86 | 5.113% | $38.7447 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
Purchase #2 | $178.76 | 9.778% | $196.2392 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #3 | $240.37 | 12.827% | $271.2023 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
Purchase #4 | $139.41 | 7.830% | $150.3258 | $150.33 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
Purchase #5 | $151.96 | 11.618% | $169.6147 | $169.61 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.42 | 3.325% | $38.6642 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
Purchase #7 | $87.67 | 8.362% | $95.001 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $872.45 | $959.7919 | $959.78 | $959.80 | $959.70 |