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 | $34.89 | 8.845% | $37.976 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $242.50 | 11.819% | $271.1611 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
Purchase #3 | $112.59 | 11.465% | $125.4984 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #4 | $97.64 | 5.586% | $103.0942 | $103.09 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
Purchase #5 | $142.58 | 8.408% | $154.5681 | $154.57 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.85 | 5.146% | $253.2441 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #7 | $132.33 | 6.190% | $140.5212 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.38 | $1,086.0631 | $1,086.06 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.10 |