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 | $33.99 | 13.460% | $38.5651 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $229.46 | 13.383% | $260.1686 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.29 | 10.508% | $50.0491 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
Purchase #4 | $90.96 | 3.325% | $93.9844 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
Purchase #5 | $191.41 | 6.512% | $203.8746 | $203.87 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
Purchase #6 | $160.95 | 5.198% | $169.3162 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
Purchase #7 | $208.28 | 5.402% | $219.5313 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.34 | $1,035.4893 | $1,035.49 | $1,035.45 | $1,035.50 |