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 | $37.40 | 3.804% | $38.8227 | $38.82 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #2 | $36.61 | 12.272% | $41.1028 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
Purchase #3 | $247.67 | 12.367% | $278.2993 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
Purchase #4 | $199.69 | 9.260% | $218.1813 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #5 | $240.54 | 4.600% | $251.6048 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
Purchase #6 | $248.89 | 10.737% | $275.6133 | $275.61 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #7 | $76.30 | 12.560% | $85.8833 | $85.88 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.10 | $1,189.5075 | $1,189.49 | $1,189.50 | $1,189.50 |