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 | $36.73 | 3.114% | $37.8738 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #2 | $244.83 | 6.702% | $261.2385 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
Purchase #3 | $100.84 | 12.438% | $113.3825 | $113.38 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
Purchase #4 | $15.94 | 7.114% | $17.074 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
Purchase #5 | $218.94 | 6.260% | $232.6456 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
Purchase #6 | $236.46 | 5.238% | $248.8458 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
Purchase #7 | $110.88 | 10.339% | $122.3439 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.62 | $1,033.4041 | $1,033.40 | $1,033.40 | $1,033.30 |