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 | $37.53 | 3.361% | $38.7914 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $82.51 | 7.690% | $88.855 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 5.338% | $194.2749 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
Purchase #4 | $182.97 | 7.535% | $196.7568 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #5 | $38.44 | 13.599% | $43.6675 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
Purchase #6 | $48.94 | 13.783% | $55.6854 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #7 | $213.47 | 11.665% | $238.3713 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.29 | $856.4023 | $856.41 | $856.35 | $856.60 |