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 | $36.52 | 5.453% | $38.5114 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.53 | 7.487% | $239.1908 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #3 | $202.59 | 7.143% | $217.061 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #4 | $132.49 | 5.820% | $140.2009 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
Purchase #5 | $152.67 | 10.731% | $169.053 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
Purchase #6 | $121.96 | 4.149% | $127.0201 | $127.02 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
Purchase #7 | $41.27 | 3.563% | $42.7405 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.03 | $973.7777 | $973.77 | $973.75 | $973.80 |