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 | $37.60 | 3.397% | $38.8773 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #2 | $65.75 | 8.239% | $71.1671 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #3 | $134.95 | 12.146% | $151.341 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $85.71 | 9.525% | $93.8739 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
Purchase #5 | $227.42 | 6.268% | $241.6747 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #6 | $179.62 | 3.523% | $185.948 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $122.46 | 7.494% | $131.6372 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $853.51 | $914.5192 | $914.52 | $914.50 | $914.50 |