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 | $34.75 | 11.860% | $38.8714 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
Purchase #2 | $122.29 | 11.869% | $136.8046 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #3 | $114.88 | 7.364% | $123.3398 | $123.34 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
Purchase #4 | $187.67 | 12.870% | $211.8231 | $211.82 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
Purchase #5 | $126.54 | 7.365% | $135.8597 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
Purchase #6 | $59.25 | 10.359% | $65.3877 | $65.39 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #7 | $118.92 | 7.829% | $128.2302 | $128.23 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $764.30 | $840.3165 | $840.31 | $840.30 | $840.30 |