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 | $36.79 | 4.551% | $38.4643 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $117.98 | 11.135% | $131.1171 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #3 | $152.80 | 11.833% | $170.8808 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #4 | $100.34 | 8.617% | $108.9863 | $108.99 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
Purchase #5 | $199.25 | 8.312% | $215.8117 | $215.81 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
Purchase #6 | $126.54 | 12.679% | $142.584 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $245.43 | 10.609% | $271.4677 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.13 | $1,079.3119 | $1,079.31 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.40 |