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 | $37.89 | 5.170% | $39.8489 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
Purchase #2 | $170.72 | 9.301% | $186.5987 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #3 | $94.88 | 4.475% | $99.1259 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
Purchase #4 | $35.35 | 12.508% | $39.7716 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
Purchase #5 | $182.40 | 4.550% | $190.6992 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
Purchase #6 | $140.49 | 8.314% | $152.1703 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
Purchase #7 | $248.87 | 6.463% | $264.9545 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.60 | $973.1691 | $973.17 | $973.15 | $973.20 |