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 | $36.51 | 10.702% | $40.4173 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $67.84 | 12.251% | $76.1511 | $76.15 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
Purchase #3 | $170.53 | 8.440% | $184.9227 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #4 | $139.45 | 3.267% | $144.0058 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
Purchase #5 | $199.47 | 9.802% | $219.022 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #6 | $72.71 | 13.372% | $82.4328 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
Purchase #7 | $192.85 | 11.194% | $214.4376 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $879.36 | $961.3893 | $961.39 | $961.35 | $961.30 |