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 | $36.67 | 4.622% | $38.3649 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $151.68 | 13.449% | $172.0794 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #3 | $221.81 | 12.748% | $250.0863 | $250.09 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #4 | $176.87 | 4.872% | $185.4871 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.58 | 5.648% | $51.3238 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
Purchase #6 | $46.71 | 8.333% | $50.6023 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #7 | $183.97 | 9.312% | $201.1013 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $866.29 | $949.0451 | $949.04 | $949.05 | $949.10 |