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 | $37.26 | 3.354% | $38.5097 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $163.34 | 13.847% | $185.9577 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
Purchase #3 | $73.42 | 10.181% | $80.8949 | $80.89 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #4 | $128.39 | 11.821% | $143.567 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #5 | $112.53 | 6.381% | $119.7105 | $119.71 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
Purchase #6 | $155.35 | 8.492% | $168.5423 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.69 | 9.584% | $259.3744 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.98 | $996.5565 | $996.55 | $996.50 | $996.60 |