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 | 4.860% | $40.843 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #2 | $37.97 | 13.745% | $43.189 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #3 | $207.49 | 3.245% | $214.2231 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
Purchase #4 | $135.30 | 8.464% | $146.7518 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
Purchase #5 | $43.79 | 12.587% | $49.3018 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
Purchase #6 | $7.34 | 8.575% | $7.9694 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
Purchase #7 | $187.78 | 5.367% | $197.8582 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $658.62 | $700.1363 | $700.13 | $700.10 | $700.20 |