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 | $35.36 | 8.830% | $38.4823 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.81 | 10.213% | $80.2461 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
Purchase #3 | $103.43 | 8.182% | $111.8926 | $111.89 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
Purchase #4 | $42.54 | 4.308% | $44.3726 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #5 | $241.97 | 6.340% | $257.3109 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #6 | $143.50 | 7.249% | $153.9023 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
Purchase #7 | $133.72 | 12.105% | $149.9068 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.33 | $836.1136 | $836.11 | $836.10 | $836.10 |