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 | $37.78 | 6.351% | $40.1794 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $78.47 | 6.413% | $83.5023 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #3 | $88.62 | 8.133% | $95.8275 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
Purchase #4 | $195.61 | 13.534% | $222.0839 | $222.08 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
Purchase #5 | $222.49 | 7.261% | $238.645 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $63.55 | 11.715% | $70.9949 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
Purchase #7 | $86.91 | 4.642% | $90.9444 | $90.94 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $773.43 | $842.1774 | $842.17 | $842.25 | $842.10 |