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 | $229.61 | 3.425% | $237.4741 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.89 | 3.361% | $85.6759 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #3 | $34.44 | 12.781% | $38.8418 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #4 | $31.55 | 13.754% | $35.8894 | $35.89 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #5 | $194.98 | 10.227% | $214.9206 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
Purchase #6 | $93.45 | 12.684% | $105.3032 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
Purchase #7 | $133.97 | 9.157% | $146.2376 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.89 | $864.3426 | $864.34 | $864.35 | $864.30 |