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 | $230.72 | 3.345% | $238.4376 | $238.44 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 3.667% | $172.958 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
Purchase #3 | $35.88 | 7.210% | $38.4669 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #4 | $94.39 | 5.783% | $99.8486 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #5 | $204.75 | 4.675% | $214.3221 | $214.32 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #6 | $60.47 | 8.258% | $65.4636 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
Purchase #7 | $21.68 | 10.144% | $23.8792 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.73 | $853.3760 | $853.38 | $853.35 | $853.40 |