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 | $36.60 | 5.166% | $38.4908 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $183.51 | 13.517% | $208.315 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
Purchase #3 | $216.54 | 10.191% | $238.6076 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #4 | $231.27 | 8.497% | $250.921 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
Purchase #5 | $226.54 | 9.302% | $247.6128 | $247.61 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #6 | $93.49 | 7.292% | $100.3073 | $100.31 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
Purchase #7 | $194.94 | 13.339% | $220.943 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.89 | $1,305.1975 | $1,305.20 | $1,305.15 | $1,305.10 |