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 | $34.80 | 8.353% | $37.7068 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #2 | $78.48 | 8.601% | $85.2301 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.32 | 7.511% | $243.3189 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #4 | $245.71 | 8.822% | $267.3865 | $267.39 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
Purchase #5 | $174.92 | 3.124% | $180.3845 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #6 | $216.88 | 9.718% | $237.9564 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
Purchase #7 | $97.29 | 3.200% | $100.4033 | $100.40 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.40 | $1,152.3865 | $1,152.39 | $1,152.40 | $1,152.40 |