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 | $37.43 | 4.620% | $39.1593 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $249.31 | 12.503% | $280.4812 | $280.48 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
Purchase #3 | $131.63 | 11.302% | $146.5068 | $146.51 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
Purchase #4 | $155.79 | 3.207% | $160.7862 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #5 | $116.63 | 10.122% | $128.4353 | $128.44 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
Purchase #6 | $244.32 | 8.156% | $264.2467 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
Purchase #7 | $50.28 | 7.535% | $54.0686 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.39 | $1,073.6841 | $1,073.70 | $1,073.70 | $1,073.70 |