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 | $34.98 | 7.174% | $37.4895 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $138.83 | 12.850% | $156.6697 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 8.834% | $78.0231 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #4 | $226.50 | 11.243% | $251.9654 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
Purchase #5 | $199.85 | 13.142% | $226.1143 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
Purchase #6 | $114.80 | 8.842% | $124.9506 | $124.95 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
Purchase #7 | $120.25 | 6.422% | $127.9725 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.90 | $1,003.1851 | $1,003.18 | $1,003.10 | $1,003.30 |