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 | $36.54 | 5.572% | $38.576 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $141.77 | 13.239% | $160.5389 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #3 | $47.63 | 6.218% | $50.5916 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #4 | $149.35 | 7.535% | $160.6035 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #5 | $109.41 | 4.235% | $114.0435 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
Purchase #6 | $231.63 | 3.143% | $238.9101 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #7 | $162.49 | 5.823% | $171.9518 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.82 | $935.2154 | $935.21 | $935.25 | $935.20 |