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 | $38.77 | 3.159% | $39.9947 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $182.72 | 4.805% | $191.4997 | $191.50 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #3 | $108.98 | 3.227% | $112.4968 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.73 | 12.502% | $282.0763 | $282.08 | $282.10 | $282.10 |
Purchase #5 | $54.83 | 3.843% | $56.9371 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
Purchase #6 | $122.65 | 3.847% | $127.3683 | $127.37 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
Purchase #7 | $178.67 | 4.825% | $187.2908 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $937.35 | $997.6637 | $997.67 | $997.70 | $997.70 |