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 | $36.46 | 8.234% | $39.4621 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.72 | 11.574% | $135.8079 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
Purchase #3 | $46.35 | 3.765% | $48.0951 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #4 | $241.91 | 3.120% | $249.4576 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #5 | $200.76 | 9.264% | $219.3584 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.47 | 3.186% | $177.9649 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
Purchase #7 | $81.71 | 8.798% | $88.8988 | $88.90 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.38 | $959.0448 | $959.05 | $959.00 | $959.20 |