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 | $36.67 | 5.391% | $38.6469 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $216.26 | 9.487% | $236.7766 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #3 | $130.73 | 3.677% | $135.5369 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
Purchase #4 | $128.91 | 12.605% | $145.1591 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
Purchase #5 | $40.55 | 9.626% | $44.4533 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #6 | $203.27 | 9.637% | $222.8591 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
Purchase #7 | $193.31 | 6.303% | $205.4943 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.70 | $1,028.9262 | $1,028.93 | $1,028.95 | $1,029.00 |