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 | $87.25 | 10.443% | $96.3615 | $96.36 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
Purchase #2 | $38.76 | 3.179% | $39.9922 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $60.54 | 11.193% | $67.3162 | $67.32 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
Purchase #4 | $237.95 | 3.267% | $245.7238 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
Purchase #5 | $237.54 | 13.215% | $268.9309 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
Purchase #6 | $5.49 | 5.486% | $5.7912 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #7 | $174.90 | 12.544% | $196.8395 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.43 | $920.9553 | $920.95 | $920.95 | $920.90 |