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 | $37.96 | 4.167% | $39.5418 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.29 | 13.849% | $78.886 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #3 | $103.60 | 12.476% | $116.5251 | $116.53 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
Purchase #4 | $137.61 | 9.253% | $150.3431 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
Purchase #5 | $137.61 | 6.497% | $146.5505 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
Purchase #6 | $246.67 | 13.837% | $280.8017 | $280.80 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
Purchase #7 | $183.89 | 8.663% | $199.8204 | $199.82 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.63 | $1,012.4686 | $1,012.47 | $1,012.50 | $1,012.40 |