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 | $36.85 | 3.788% | $38.2459 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $173.41 | 9.533% | $189.9412 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
Purchase #3 | $37.97 | 12.317% | $42.6468 | $42.65 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
Purchase #4 | $246.51 | 4.221% | $256.9152 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #5 | $237.98 | 11.246% | $264.7432 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
Purchase #6 | $40.58 | 4.669% | $42.4747 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #7 | $111.62 | 13.207% | $126.3617 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.92 | $961.3287 | $961.33 | $961.30 | $961.20 |