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 | $31.50 | 9.395% | $34.4594 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
Purchase #2 | $103.71 | 8.297% | $112.3148 | $112.31 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
Purchase #3 | $110.83 | 11.408% | $123.4735 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #4 | $38.82 | 4.284% | $40.483 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #5 | $243.91 | 9.111% | $266.1326 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #6 | $207.25 | 4.307% | $216.1763 | $216.18 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
Purchase #7 | $8.72 | 7.431% | $9.368 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $744.74 | $802.4076 | $802.40 | $802.40 | $802.50 |