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 | $39.52 | 12.485% | $44.4541 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $8.33 | 12.581% | $9.378 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
Purchase #3 | $115.32 | 3.824% | $119.7298 | $119.73 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
Purchase #4 | $231.46 | 5.672% | $244.5884 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
Purchase #5 | $103.44 | 7.488% | $111.1856 | $111.19 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
Purchase #6 | $156.68 | 6.320% | $166.5822 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
Purchase #7 | $76.48 | 6.399% | $81.374 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $731.23 | $777.2921 | $777.29 | $777.35 | $777.40 |