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 | $37.45 | 7.202% | $40.1471 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #2 | $168.87 | 9.695% | $185.2419 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $167.80 | 13.404% | $190.2919 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #4 | $139.86 | 11.343% | $155.7243 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #5 | $196.84 | 8.169% | $212.9199 | $212.92 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
Purchase #6 | $113.67 | 6.212% | $120.7312 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
Purchase #7 | $74.53 | 10.661% | $82.4756 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.02 | $987.5319 | $987.53 | $987.55 | $987.40 |