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 | $35.95 | 7.323% | $38.5826 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $151.94 | 9.609% | $166.5399 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.55 | 13.306% | $197.7756 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #4 | $147.93 | 12.574% | $166.5307 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #5 | $98.86 | 5.520% | $104.3171 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
Purchase #6 | $118.91 | 12.801% | $134.1317 | $134.13 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
Purchase #7 | $237.74 | 13.153% | $269.0099 | $269.01 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.88 | $1,076.8875 | $1,076.89 | $1,076.95 | $1,076.80 |