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 | $35.58 | 8.144% | $38.4776 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $68.93 | 5.420% | $72.666 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #3 | $211.90 | 7.542% | $227.8815 | $227.88 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
Purchase #4 | $238.32 | 6.504% | $253.8203 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #5 | $206.89 | 8.205% | $223.8653 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #6 | $234.40 | 4.421% | $244.7628 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
Purchase #7 | $173.50 | 6.617% | $184.9805 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.52 | $1,246.4540 | $1,246.46 | $1,246.45 | $1,246.60 |