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 | $33.47 | 13.576% | $38.0139 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $164.98 | 5.676% | $174.3443 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
Purchase #3 | $101.47 | 7.161% | $108.7363 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
Purchase #4 | $234.73 | 12.428% | $263.9022 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #5 | $232.90 | 8.622% | $252.9806 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #6 | $118.73 | 7.834% | $128.0313 | $128.03 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
Purchase #7 | $89.90 | 4.569% | $94.0075 | $94.01 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.18 | $1,060.0161 | $1,060.01 | $1,060.05 | $1,059.90 |