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 | $37.25 | 3.256% | $38.4629 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.95 | 13.321% | $87.2005 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $126.37 | 3.514% | $130.8106 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 8.608% | $38.8817 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #5 | $211.92 | 5.164% | $222.8635 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
Purchase #6 | $224.99 | 5.815% | $238.0732 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
Purchase #7 | $36.92 | 4.159% | $38.4555 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $750.20 | $794.7479 | $794.74 | $794.70 | $794.90 |