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 | $35.70 | 8.142% | $38.6067 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $190.37 | 3.207% | $196.4752 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.60 | 13.274% | $202.3074 | $202.31 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #4 | $121.67 | 5.757% | $128.6745 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
Purchase #5 | $131.68 | 5.156% | $138.4694 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
Purchase #6 | $229.95 | 8.522% | $249.5463 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
Purchase #7 | $204.68 | 6.590% | $218.1684 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.65 | $1,172.2479 | $1,172.26 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.30 |