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 | $35.93 | 7.179% | $38.5094 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $120.68 | 13.104% | $136.4939 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #3 | $201.81 | 8.166% | $218.2898 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #4 | $179.50 | 11.239% | $199.674 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #5 | $218.94 | 10.478% | $241.8805 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #6 | $10.66 | 8.466% | $11.5625 | $11.56 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
Purchase #7 | $51.38 | 11.626% | $57.3534 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.90 | $903.7635 | $903.75 | $903.75 | $903.90 |