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 | $38.54 | 12.776% | $43.4639 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.49 | 10.562% | $215.032 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
Purchase #3 | $160.52 | 12.604% | $180.7519 | $180.75 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
Purchase #4 | $142.54 | 8.448% | $154.5818 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
Purchase #5 | $241.60 | 4.159% | $251.6481 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.91 | 9.399% | $41.4732 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #7 | $136.99 | 10.586% | $151.4918 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.59 | $1,038.4427 | $1,038.43 | $1,038.45 | $1,038.50 |