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 | $35.95 | 7.162% | $38.5247 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.86 | 6.794% | $18.0055 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
Purchase #3 | $181.25 | 7.347% | $194.5664 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
Purchase #4 | $159.60 | 10.838% | $176.8974 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #5 | $139.50 | 6.804% | $148.9916 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
Purchase #6 | $234.63 | 11.346% | $261.2511 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
Purchase #7 | $135.70 | 12.869% | $153.1632 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.49 | $991.3999 | $991.40 | $991.35 | $991.50 |