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 | $34.69 | 13.815% | $39.4824 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $101.84 | 8.691% | $110.6909 | $110.69 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
Purchase #3 | $50.46 | 12.129% | $56.5803 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
Purchase #4 | $165.81 | 12.476% | $186.4965 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #5 | $195.33 | 8.651% | $212.228 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
Purchase #6 | $197.51 | 8.466% | $214.2312 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #7 | $167.41 | 5.139% | $176.0132 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.05 | $995.7225 | $995.72 | $995.80 | $995.70 |