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 | $34.71 | 10.854% | $38.4774 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.54 | 7.374% | $209.9591 | $209.96 | $209.95 | $210.00 |
Purchase #3 | $192.43 | 6.232% | $204.4222 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.34 | 8.806% | $43.8923 | $43.89 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.40 | 3.750% | $242.1525 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
Purchase #6 | $9.25 | 7.368% | $9.9315 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
Purchase #7 | $240.25 | 12.114% | $269.3539 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.92 | $1,018.1889 | $1,018.18 | $1,018.20 | $1,018.30 |