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 | $37.75 | 6.489% | $40.1996 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 7.652% | $83.3549 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
Purchase #3 | $87.53 | 13.841% | $99.645 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
Purchase #4 | $196.27 | 9.153% | $214.2346 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #5 | $33.64 | 10.310% | $37.1083 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
Purchase #6 | $52.93 | 3.588% | $54.8291 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #7 | $209.76 | 10.510% | $231.8058 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $695.31 | $761.1773 | $761.18 | $761.20 | $761.10 |