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 | $35.49 | 8.589% | $38.5382 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $212.50 | 7.336% | $228.089 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
Purchase #3 | $165.58 | 3.847% | $171.9499 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
Purchase #4 | $244.28 | 7.134% | $261.7069 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #5 | $187.78 | 4.457% | $196.1494 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #6 | $36.87 | 12.477% | $41.4703 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.93 | 9.700% | $262.1062 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,121.43 | $1,200.0099 | $1,200.02 | $1,200.00 | $1,199.90 |