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 | $36.61 | 5.305% | $38.5522 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $190.81 | 10.415% | $210.6829 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #3 | $98.53 | 6.776% | $105.2064 | $105.21 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 11.357% | $234.2283 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
Purchase #5 | $41.42 | 8.289% | $44.8533 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
Purchase #6 | $128.71 | 11.483% | $143.4898 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #7 | $243.84 | 5.318% | $256.8074 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.26 | $1,033.8203 | $1,033.82 | $1,033.85 | $1,033.90 |