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 | $36.45 | 5.718% | $38.5342 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.48 | 7.134% | $43.3678 | $43.37 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $30.67 | 12.202% | $34.4124 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #4 | $173.37 | 7.399% | $186.1976 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
Purchase #5 | $91.30 | 3.573% | $94.5621 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
Purchase #6 | $7.60 | 13.432% | $8.6208 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
Purchase #7 | $68.54 | 13.239% | $77.614 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $448.41 | $483.3089 | $483.30 | $483.25 | $483.30 |