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 | $35.84 | 6.214% | $38.0671 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
Purchase #2 | $89.96 | 6.760% | $96.0413 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
Purchase #3 | $73.41 | 12.350% | $82.4761 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #4 | $137.69 | 11.189% | $153.0961 | $153.10 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
Purchase #5 | $133.44 | 9.586% | $146.2316 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #6 | $231.97 | 11.165% | $257.8695 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
Purchase #7 | $228.73 | 7.855% | $246.6967 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.04 | $1,020.4784 | $1,020.49 | $1,020.50 | $1,020.50 |