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 | $36.47 | 5.504% | $38.4773 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.59 | 3.720% | $38.9883 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
Purchase #3 | $200.46 | 11.603% | $223.7194 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #4 | $85.49 | 5.726% | $90.3852 | $90.39 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.33 | 7.166% | $232.9039 | $232.90 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
Purchase #6 | $104.65 | 7.403% | $112.3972 | $112.40 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
Purchase #7 | $106.78 | 10.262% | $117.7378 | $117.74 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.77 | $854.6091 | $854.62 | $854.65 | $854.60 |