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 | $36.84 | 3.864% | $38.2635 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $151.75 | 8.406% | $164.5061 | $164.51 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #3 | $67.77 | 4.378% | $70.737 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
Purchase #4 | $217.59 | 5.213% | $228.933 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
Purchase #5 | $77.70 | 7.863% | $83.8096 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #6 | $201.49 | 7.724% | $217.0531 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #7 | $192.31 | 4.569% | $201.0966 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.45 | $1,004.3989 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.40 | $1,004.40 |