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 | $35.75 | 5.854% | $37.8428 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $33.86 | 10.395% | $37.3797 | $37.38 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #3 | $112.42 | 7.129% | $120.4344 | $120.43 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
Purchase #4 | $93.35 | 4.400% | $97.4574 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
Purchase #5 | $188.28 | 6.684% | $200.8646 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #6 | $227.32 | 10.331% | $250.8044 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #7 | $226.54 | 6.131% | $240.4292 | $240.43 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.52 | $985.2125 | $985.20 | $985.25 | $985.20 |