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 | $38.95 | 4.696% | $40.7791 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $156.28 | 5.757% | $165.277 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #3 | $82.62 | 8.224% | $89.4147 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #4 | $199.46 | 5.213% | $209.8578 | $209.86 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
Purchase #5 | $163.55 | 10.831% | $181.2641 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
Purchase #6 | $10.85 | 6.786% | $11.5863 | $11.59 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
Purchase #7 | $77.35 | 10.636% | $85.5769 | $85.58 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $729.06 | $783.7559 | $783.76 | $783.80 | $783.90 |