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 | $33.74 | 13.212% | $38.1977 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
Purchase #2 | $163.75 | 9.438% | $179.2047 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #3 | $113.97 | 6.422% | $121.2892 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
Purchase #4 | $74.85 | 6.540% | $79.7452 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
Purchase #5 | $225.94 | 8.110% | $244.2637 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
Purchase #6 | $40.35 | 5.132% | $42.4208 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #7 | $119.85 | 12.856% | $135.2579 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.45 | $840.3792 | $840.38 | $840.35 | $840.40 |