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 | $37.89 | 5.554% | $39.9944 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #2 | $198.65 | 10.415% | $219.3394 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
Purchase #3 | $106.79 | 6.379% | $113.6021 | $113.60 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
Purchase #4 | $168.32 | 6.480% | $179.2271 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
Purchase #5 | $34.58 | 13.158% | $39.13 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #6 | $109.68 | 8.559% | $119.0675 | $119.07 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
Purchase #7 | $202.48 | 5.703% | $214.0274 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $858.39 | $924.3879 | $924.39 | $924.45 | $924.30 |