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 | $34.54 | 11.288% | $38.4389 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $86.92 | 10.332% | $95.9006 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
Purchase #3 | $73.99 | 11.567% | $82.5484 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
Purchase #4 | $240.34 | 4.113% | $250.2252 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
Purchase #5 | $100.62 | 7.558% | $108.2249 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
Purchase #6 | $213.90 | 13.820% | $243.461 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
Purchase #7 | $173.52 | 9.338% | $189.7233 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.83 | $1,008.5223 | $1,008.52 | $1,008.50 | $1,008.40 |