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 | $34.47 | 11.579% | $38.4613 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.84 | 5.202% | $253.3685 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
Purchase #3 | $192.61 | 12.785% | $217.2352 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
Purchase #4 | $182.44 | 9.732% | $200.1951 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $44.94 | 3.339% | $46.4405 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
Purchase #6 | $117.92 | 12.678% | $132.8699 | $132.87 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
Purchase #7 | $170.43 | 7.593% | $183.3707 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.65 | $1,071.9412 | $1,071.95 | $1,071.90 | $1,072.00 |