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 | $34.46 | 11.690% | $38.4884 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.75 | 4.805% | $115.0235 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
Purchase #3 | $220.59 | 8.716% | $239.8166 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
Purchase #4 | $175.90 | 12.534% | $197.9473 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
Purchase #5 | $28.85 | 3.290% | $29.7992 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #6 | $100.68 | 8.732% | $109.4714 | $109.47 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
Purchase #7 | $114.54 | 13.245% | $129.7108 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $784.77 | $860.2572 | $860.26 | $860.20 | $860.20 |