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 | $34.54 | 11.438% | $38.4907 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $230.68 | 11.186% | $256.4839 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #3 | $103.79 | 6.524% | $110.5613 | $110.56 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
Purchase #4 | $115.81 | 7.363% | $124.3371 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
Purchase #5 | $87.81 | 8.767% | $95.5083 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #6 | $149.60 | 5.539% | $157.8863 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #7 | $40.93 | 10.302% | $45.1466 | $45.15 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $763.16 | $828.4142 | $828.42 | $828.45 | $828.40 |