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 | $36.54 | 8.158% | $39.5209 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.62 | 6.269% | $79.2979 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
Purchase #3 | $167.57 | 10.465% | $185.1062 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #4 | $88.78 | 11.480% | $98.9719 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
Purchase #5 | $133.83 | 8.236% | $144.8522 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
Purchase #6 | $79.84 | 13.375% | $90.5186 | $90.52 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #7 | $237.82 | 9.268% | $259.8612 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.00 | $898.1289 | $898.13 | $898.05 | $898.20 |