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 | $35.66 | 7.659% | $38.3912 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $219.41 | 12.325% | $246.4523 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
Purchase #3 | $106.75 | 11.512% | $119.0391 | $119.04 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
Purchase #4 | $36.73 | 9.493% | $40.2168 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #5 | $130.97 | 8.824% | $142.5268 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
Purchase #6 | $225.46 | 11.239% | $250.7994 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #7 | $127.93 | 10.344% | $141.1631 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $882.91 | $978.5887 | $978.59 | $978.60 | $978.60 |