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 | $36.28 | 8.445% | $39.3438 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $169.96 | 13.642% | $193.1459 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
Purchase #3 | $223.31 | 5.175% | $234.8663 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
Purchase #4 | $40.55 | 9.840% | $44.5401 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
Purchase #5 | $13.74 | 3.859% | $14.2702 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
Purchase #6 | $26.83 | 9.419% | $29.3571 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
Purchase #7 | $14.56 | 7.465% | $15.6469 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $525.23 | $571.1703 | $571.18 | $571.15 | $571.10 |