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 | $34.99 | 9.442% | $38.2938 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $92.90 | 11.337% | $103.4321 | $103.43 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
Purchase #3 | $160.56 | 11.715% | $179.3696 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #4 | $178.77 | 9.294% | $195.3849 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
Purchase #5 | $140.81 | 9.555% | $154.2644 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
Purchase #6 | $108.41 | 4.442% | $113.2256 | $113.23 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.43 | 9.856% | $264.1268 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.87 | $1,048.0972 | $1,048.09 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.10 |