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 | $38.26 | 3.440% | $39.5761 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #2 | $104.30 | 3.687% | $108.1455 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
Purchase #3 | $69.69 | 12.434% | $78.3553 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $152.89 | 3.722% | $158.5806 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
Purchase #5 | $11.66 | 10.371% | $12.8693 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
Purchase #6 | $183.62 | 3.185% | $189.4683 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 13.492% | $270.9508 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.16 | $857.9459 | $857.96 | $857.95 | $858.10 |