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 | $37.25 | 3.704% | $38.6297 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $34.85 | 12.525% | $39.215 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.93 | 7.318% | $198.4632 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
Purchase #4 | $147.73 | 13.789% | $168.1005 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $170.32 | 5.366% | $179.4594 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.39 | 7.425% | $169.0762 | $169.08 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
Purchase #7 | $230.43 | 11.169% | $256.1667 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.90 | $1,049.1107 | $1,049.12 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.20 |