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 | $36.80 | 4.444% | $38.4354 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $52.48 | 13.189% | $59.4016 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.60 | 12.443% | $249.1737 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #4 | $6.25 | 4.299% | $6.5187 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #5 | $163.44 | 12.864% | $184.4649 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $199.97 | 6.828% | $213.624 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.92 | 8.245% | $249.9594 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.46 | $1,001.5777 | $1,001.57 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.60 |