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 | $36.88 | 3.716% | $38.2505 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $127.40 | 5.321% | $134.179 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
Purchase #3 | $235.93 | 7.446% | $253.4973 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
Purchase #4 | $59.83 | 4.658% | $62.6169 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #5 | $160.41 | 7.704% | $172.768 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #6 | $89.32 | 10.367% | $98.5798 | $98.58 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.93 | 10.308% | $273.4866 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.70 | $1,033.3781 | $1,033.39 | $1,033.40 | $1,033.50 |