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 | $33.88 | 12.236% | $38.0256 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
Purchase #2 | $31.82 | 13.229% | $36.0295 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
Purchase #3 | $15.71 | 5.759% | $16.6147 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #4 | $214.74 | 9.384% | $234.8912 | $234.89 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #5 | $28.82 | 3.594% | $29.8558 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
Purchase #6 | $153.69 | 13.356% | $174.2168 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
Purchase #7 | $51.56 | 9.299% | $56.3546 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $530.22 | $585.9882 | $585.99 | $586.00 | $586.00 |