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 | 5.861% | $39.9625 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $37.55 | 13.461% | $42.6046 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #3 | $152.49 | 4.789% | $159.7927 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
Purchase #4 | $56.26 | 6.216% | $59.7571 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
Purchase #5 | $235.70 | 8.819% | $256.4864 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $135.56 | 13.616% | $154.0178 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Purchase #7 | $108.55 | 7.333% | $116.51 | $116.51 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $763.86 | $829.1311 | $829.13 | $829.10 | $829.20 |