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 | $36.55 | 8.204% | $39.5486 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.52 | 5.340% | $166.985 | $166.99 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
Purchase #3 | $135.65 | 11.511% | $151.2647 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $112.50 | 9.799% | $123.5239 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #5 | $246.70 | 11.744% | $275.6724 | $275.67 | $275.65 | $275.70 |
Purchase #6 | $115.92 | 12.415% | $130.3115 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.58 | 13.288% | $210.2399 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.42 | $1,097.5460 | $1,097.54 | $1,097.50 | $1,097.50 |