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 | $27.78 | 9.750% | $30.4886 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $108.83 | 9.568% | $119.2429 | $119.24 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
Purchase #3 | $157.52 | 9.439% | $172.3883 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #4 | $210.59 | 13.209% | $238.4068 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #5 | $102.90 | 8.546% | $111.6938 | $111.69 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
Purchase #6 | $176.89 | 7.330% | $189.856 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
Purchase #7 | $155.48 | 13.234% | $176.0562 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.99 | $1,038.1326 | $1,038.14 | $1,038.15 | $1,038.20 |