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 | $33.68 | 11.384% | $37.5141 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #2 | $172.73 | 7.420% | $185.5466 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.44 | 10.115% | $255.9513 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
Purchase #4 | $209.25 | 11.144% | $232.5688 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
Purchase #5 | $100.95 | 11.134% | $112.1898 | $112.19 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
Purchase #6 | $170.27 | 10.253% | $187.7278 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
Purchase #7 | $165.25 | 13.195% | $187.0547 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.57 | $1,198.5531 | $1,198.55 | $1,198.55 | $1,198.60 |