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 | $36.99 | 3.839% | $38.41 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #2 | $66.62 | 7.785% | $71.8064 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
Purchase #3 | $158.38 | 9.124% | $172.8306 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
Purchase #4 | $244.95 | 7.120% | $262.3904 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #5 | $76.70 | 9.642% | $84.0954 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
Purchase #6 | $180.52 | 11.308% | $200.9332 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
Purchase #7 | $61.31 | 10.556% | $67.7819 | $67.78 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.47 | $898.2479 | $898.25 | $898.30 | $898.20 |