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 | $34.83 | 12.657% | $39.2384 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $236.73 | 13.416% | $268.4897 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #3 | $215.77 | 7.491% | $231.9333 | $231.93 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
Purchase #4 | $59.41 | 4.218% | $61.9159 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
Purchase #5 | $176.39 | 10.318% | $194.5899 | $194.59 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #6 | $91.60 | 13.627% | $104.0823 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
Purchase #7 | $80.35 | 5.670% | $84.9058 | $84.91 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.08 | $985.1553 | $985.16 | $985.20 | $985.10 |