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 | $34.94 | 10.459% | $38.5944 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $199.43 | 9.338% | $218.0528 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
Purchase #3 | $195.51 | 12.166% | $219.2957 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 11.190% | $13.8876 | $13.89 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
Purchase #5 | $99.78 | 5.785% | $105.5523 | $105.55 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
Purchase #6 | $166.40 | 8.795% | $181.0349 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
Purchase #7 | $243.52 | 11.829% | $272.326 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.07 | $1,048.7437 | $1,048.74 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.80 |