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 | $36.51 | 5.815% | $38.6331 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $208.40 | 3.812% | $216.3442 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
Purchase #3 | $186.28 | 4.668% | $194.9756 | $194.98 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Purchase #4 | $179.78 | 6.750% | $191.9152 | $191.92 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
Purchase #5 | $205.70 | 4.380% | $214.7097 | $214.71 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
Purchase #6 | $52.59 | 7.274% | $56.4154 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #7 | $65.81 | 6.752% | $70.2535 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.07 | $983.2467 | $983.25 | $983.25 | $983.20 |