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 | $35.46 | 8.464% | $38.4613 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 12.870% | $153.063 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
Purchase #3 | $234.79 | 11.800% | $262.4952 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #4 | $13.98 | 3.142% | $14.4193 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
Purchase #5 | $178.87 | 8.611% | $194.2725 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
Purchase #6 | $93.73 | 3.631% | $97.1333 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
Purchase #7 | $188.47 | 6.174% | $200.1061 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $880.91 | $959.9507 | $959.95 | $959.90 | $960.00 |