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 | $34.81 | 13.346% | $39.4557 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #2 | $233.57 | 10.637% | $258.4148 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #3 | $222.94 | 11.684% | $248.9883 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
Purchase #4 | $120.66 | 8.563% | $130.9921 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
Purchase #5 | $150.80 | 3.643% | $156.2936 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
Purchase #6 | $41.58 | 5.177% | $43.7326 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
Purchase #7 | $95.84 | 12.865% | $108.1698 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.20 | $986.0469 | $986.04 | $986.05 | $986.10 |