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 | $36.79 | 6.375% | $39.1354 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #2 | $242.96 | 12.193% | $272.5841 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
Purchase #3 | $87.83 | 4.205% | $91.5233 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #4 | $194.49 | 4.551% | $203.3412 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
Purchase #5 | $37.66 | 3.636% | $39.0293 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
Purchase #6 | $173.78 | 13.710% | $197.6052 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
Purchase #7 | $168.91 | 5.675% | $178.4956 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.42 | $1,021.7141 | $1,021.72 | $1,021.75 | $1,021.60 |