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 | $35.47 | 8.561% | $38.5066 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.46 | 5.606% | $153.6145 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
Purchase #3 | $29.33 | 6.575% | $31.2584 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
Purchase #4 | $154.72 | 11.302% | $172.2065 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #5 | $39.47 | 9.807% | $43.3408 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #6 | $178.91 | 7.465% | $192.2656 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
Purchase #7 | $243.77 | 12.258% | $273.6513 | $273.65 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $827.13 | $904.8437 | $904.85 | $904.80 | $904.90 |