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 | $37.82 | 3.679% | $39.2114 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
Purchase #2 | $83.81 | 3.390% | $86.6512 | $86.65 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
Purchase #3 | $42.46 | 13.721% | $48.2859 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #4 | $213.67 | 4.128% | $222.4903 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #5 | $173.82 | 4.415% | $181.4942 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.98 | 12.408% | $87.6558 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
Purchase #7 | $34.43 | 3.849% | $35.7552 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $663.99 | $701.5440 | $701.55 | $701.55 | $701.70 |