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 | $37.29 | 3.720% | $38.6772 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #2 | $115.36 | 4.617% | $120.6862 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
Purchase #3 | $62.97 | 5.737% | $66.5826 | $66.58 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
Purchase #4 | $98.67 | 5.851% | $104.4432 | $104.44 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.74 | 4.681% | $217.4643 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #6 | $239.59 | 10.704% | $265.2357 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
Purchase #7 | $132.68 | 8.637% | $144.1396 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $894.30 | $957.2288 | $957.23 | $957.30 | $957.20 |