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 | $36.95 | 4.332% | $38.5507 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $100.75 | 4.538% | $105.322 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
Purchase #3 | $136.97 | 3.606% | $141.9091 | $141.91 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
Purchase #4 | $153.87 | 9.245% | $168.0953 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $245.81 | 12.849% | $277.3941 | $277.39 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
Purchase #6 | $8.77 | 3.467% | $9.0741 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
Purchase #7 | $244.56 | 8.871% | $266.2549 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.68 | $1,006.6002 | $1,006.59 | $1,006.55 | $1,006.70 |