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 | $36.40 | 7.612% | $39.1708 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $248.43 | 6.327% | $264.1482 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
Purchase #3 | $211.43 | 9.665% | $231.8647 | $231.86 | $231.85 | $231.90 |
Purchase #4 | $76.67 | 4.113% | $79.8234 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.33 | 13.205% | $127.1632 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
Purchase #6 | $17.81 | 3.183% | $18.3769 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.48 | 4.255% | $175.6488 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $871.55 | $936.1960 | $936.19 | $936.15 | $936.20 |