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 | $33.99 | 12.547% | $38.2547 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $135.80 | 6.265% | $144.3079 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #3 | $230.92 | 11.158% | $256.6861 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #4 | $142.98 | 5.304% | $150.5637 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #5 | $234.33 | 10.728% | $259.4689 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #6 | $140.34 | 11.509% | $156.4917 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $143.94 | 5.603% | $152.005 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.30 | $1,157.7780 | $1,157.78 | $1,157.75 | $1,157.90 |