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 | $37.86 | 4.319% | $39.4952 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.95 | 3.322% | $146.6656 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
Purchase #3 | $128.41 | 10.150% | $141.4436 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
Purchase #4 | $42.40 | 12.180% | $47.5643 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
Purchase #5 | $245.92 | 4.457% | $256.8807 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #6 | $103.39 | 12.225% | $116.0294 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
Purchase #7 | $173.72 | 7.818% | $187.3014 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $873.65 | $935.3802 | $935.38 | $935.40 | $935.40 |