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 | $36.75 | 5.450% | $38.7529 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $198.46 | 12.746% | $223.7557 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
Purchase #3 | $202.71 | 9.798% | $222.5715 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
Purchase #4 | $77.65 | 11.650% | $86.6962 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #5 | $249.62 | 3.417% | $258.1495 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
Purchase #6 | $63.49 | 13.819% | $72.2637 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
Purchase #7 | $212.87 | 4.518% | $222.4875 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.55 | $1,124.6770 | $1,124.68 | $1,124.65 | $1,124.80 |