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 | $35.62 | 11.350% | $39.6629 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
Purchase #2 | $17.97 | 6.300% | $19.1021 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
Purchase #3 | $239.60 | 6.113% | $254.2467 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
Purchase #4 | $147.54 | 3.302% | $152.4118 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
Purchase #5 | $48.43 | 3.196% | $49.9778 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #6 | $205.29 | 9.497% | $224.7864 | $224.79 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.99 | 7.713% | $270.3489 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.44 | $1,010.5366 | $1,010.54 | $1,010.55 | $1,010.50 |